ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 9/2/2020
Neighbourhood Pharmacies calls for all provinces to allow pharmacists to do asymptomatic testing for COVID-19
So far, asymptomatic testing for COVID-19 by pharmacists is only available in Alberta, however, Ontario pharmacists are expected to gain authority to do the testing soon. - 9/2/2020
Ford defends Ontario's chief medical officer as calls for his removal grow louder
Ontario's chief medical officer of health Dr. David Williams has been under fire recently but the CBC reported that provincial Premier Doug Ford and Health Minister Christine Elliott are standing behind him. "I have all the confidence in the world in Dr. Williams and his whole entire team," Ford said recently. - 9/1/2020
Cannabis and anticoagulants – Are there any significant interactions?
With the exponential rise of therapeutic and recreational cannabis in recent years, the safety of cannabis use with other commonly prescribed medications has become a topic of interest. This review will summarize the available evidence on the safety of cannabis with anticoagulant agents. - 9/1/2020
'All she had to do was call me dad'
- 9/1/2020
Waiting for referrals to improve
Dr. Mohamed Alarakhia, head of Ontario’s Health Centre of Excellence, talks about how we can shorten wait times and improve the referral process. - 9/1/2020
Doctors should not be treating PAs as substitutes
People visiting a walk-in clinic or family health team office may be seen by someone with a stethoscope around their neck, who they will likely assume is a doctor. That is a dangerous assumption to make, as there is a good chance that person is a physician assistant (PA). - 9/1/2020
Deaths linked to drug misuse: the OPQ calls for increased surveillance
OPQ head Bertrand Bolduc suggests perhaps a pharmacist would be a wise addition to the coroner's office. - 9/1/2020
Quebec community pharmacies meet the challenges and opportunities of COVID-19
Quebec pharmacies struggle with additional expenses brought by pandemic, but many are using the opportunity to innovate.