ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 10/13/2020
Medicine with the blindfold on
- 10/12/2020
B.C. pharmacists busted for processing more than 20,000 fake prescriptions
Through the scam, false claims were made through PharmaNet records for prescription medications, over-the-counter treatments and vitamins that weren't actually given to patients. - 10/12/2020
Epidural anesthesia during labour may increase risk of autism spectrum disorders in children
Study finds 37% increased risk of autism spectrum disorders, with risk increasing with longer duration of epidural anesthesia. - 10/12/2020
Indigenous Services Minister calls emergency meeting with Indigenous leaders on racism in healthcare
As Canada stares down second wave of COVID-19 and braces for flu season, Miller expressed major concerns that Indigenous peoples won't feel safe seeking care. "Why in the hell would I go and get a flu vaccine if I was going to be treated like garbage?" - 10/12/2020
Proposed policy changes would require Alberta doctors to 'stagger' departures
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta is asserting the move is to ensure patients don't suffer from physicians' sudden departure and is continuing to gather feedback from doctors on the policy. - 10/12/2020
Fee-for-service needs an overhaul
- 10/12/2020
Ontario pharmacists juggle flu shots, COVID-19 testing and impending launch of minor ailments
No shortage of vaccine, says the OPA, despite reports of individual pharmacies running low on supplies in first week. - 10/12/2020
Canada’s first VUSE store offers 'less risky products'
Imperial Tobacco Canada is cashing in on the country’s vaping craze and has opened the first of what will likely be many VUSE retail stores.