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- 10/18/2020
Medical cannabis users more likely to seek guidance from friends, family and online than from a pharmacist
The survey of 1,000 Canadians found they most commonly use medical cannabis for anxiety disorder, depression, and insomnia. - 10/18/2020
A radical reimagining of abortion care and medical education
The regulatory environment in Canada, combined with the safety and effectiveness of medication abortion and the presence of strong, visible Canadian women leaders in medicine, creates an opportunity to further streamline abortion services and eventually move to a demedicalized model where mifepristone and misoprostol could be available directly from pharmacies. - 10/18/2020
Quebec pharmacists ready for first round of flu vaccinations; systems aren't
While many pharmacists in Quebec feel ready to administer influenza vaccines for the first time this fall, computer systems have yet to integrate the new claim codes required to bill for the service. - 10/18/2020
68% of deaths from firearms are from self-harm, majority in older men in rural regions
A new study of gun injuries and deaths in Ontario found that 68% of firearm-related deaths were from self-harm, and they most often occurred in older men living in rural regions, pointing to the need for targeted prevention efforts. The study is published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). - 10/18/2020
10 things I wish someone had told me when I started my journey as a pharmacy owner
I’m sharing with the hope that it might help other pharmacists as a starting point in preparing for pharmacy business ownership. I strongly recommended that you use these points as a foundation and engage the appropriate professionals to help you to realize your pharmacy business aspirations. - 10/18/2020
Patients 60+ seeking cannabis for numerous health issues
The study authors say more research is needed to better understand the efficacy and safety of different formulations of cannabis in treating common conditions in older adults, both to maximize benefit and minimize harm. - 10/17/2020
Go-to chart for flu vaccines by age indication
Check out CanadianHealthcareNetwork.ca’s interactive tool and downloadable chart for a quick summary all influenza vaccines available in Canada by age indication and funding status - 10/15/2020
Fee-for-service fights on
The pandemic walloped FFS incomes but it isn’t just restrictions on the number of capitation payment plans that cause many doctors to stay with it.