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- 7/7/2021
Alternate career? Owning a flower shop
Dr. Mamta Gautam, a psychiatrist in Ottawa, offers up answers to 10 questions we asked her about her life. - 7/6/2021
CPSO draft social media policy profoundly challenging
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has published its new draft policy statement on the use of social media by physicians but this policy, if implemented, could see doctors in Ontario abandon social media platforms to which they contribute so much. - 7/6/2021
Preventing 'never events' in community pharmacy
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada (ISMPC), with support from the Canadian Patient Safety Institute, has developed new guidelines that focus on “never events” in community pharmacy. - 7/6/2021
Liquid vitamin D product recalled for incorrect dosing, missing safety information on the label
The dosing instructions on the label suggest users can have one or more drops per day. - 7/6/2021
Last chance for democracy at CMA
We, the undersigned physician leaders, are speaking here to represent perspectives which are shared by many practising doctors. The CMA is set to make a change that will make it undemocratic. Pure democracy is the way to go for president and board positions. - 7/6/2021
How Ontario Health's new tool will help physicians easily find their unvaccinated patients
Family doctors are set to play a key role in getting their more reluctant patients vaccinated. But how can they find them and how will they bill for the task of ferreting them out? - 7/6/2021
Informing techs about informed consent
The Ontario College of Pharmacists reminds pharmacy professionals that they must obtain informed consent from the patient prior to administering a treatment, in accordance with regulations. - 7/6/2021
Case report: Oil change
A 32-year-old Caucasian male presented at our clinic a few days ago, seeking diagnosis and treatment for a rash on his lower legs. Another intriguing case Dr. Robert Dickson has just seen in his clinic.