ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 12/15/2020
Finding your Niche: Relief pharmacy offers variety, flexibility
Looking for adventure, flexible hours and a chance to collaborate with new pharmacy teams on an ongoing basis? Then filling shifts at different pharmacies as a relief pharmacist may be just the ticket. - 12/15/2020
5 Tips: Risk reduction in peripheral arterial disease
Peripheral artery disease is an under-diagnosed and undertreated diffuse systemic atherosclerotic disease. - 12/15/2020
When prayer gets practical
I’ve contributed to countless conversations during the pandemic by simply saying, ‘My family’s mostly in the states.’ Canadians immediately grasp the added layer of worry implied, typically following up with something like, ‘Oh whereabouts?’ seeking a clearer picture of the level of healthcare system chaos my relatives may be contending with, and whether any additional public foolishness may be afoot. - 12/14/2020
Axe the fax: A primer on fax tech in the 21st century, an Ontario’s healthcare system perspective
During the COVID-19 pandemic, fax technology failed spectacularly across the healthcare system. Providers who were cut off from their fax machines couldn't communicate. A massive shift to e-faxing caused overloaded fax servers and system failures with estimates of 15% to 25% of faxes sent not being received. - 12/14/2020
What to tell patients about news reports concerning allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccine
Health Canada advises patients to tell healthcare providers about any history of serious allergic reactions before receiving COVID-19 vaccine.