Healthcare

10 things I learned by taking a break from pharmacy
I get it—why would you want to read about someone who was fortunate enough to take four-and-a-half months off from their pharmacy job of 32 years? But hear me out, I've learned some important lessons.
The CPhA wants to see gov't regulate PBMs—so it drafted template legislation itself
Released Thursday, the template lays out definitions of key entities and suggests regulations surrounding patient choice, prohibition of interference in the pharmacist-patient relationship, transaction fees audits and more.

The B.C. mayor who launched a city-run primary care clinic says people come up and hug him in the grocery store

Colwood’s city-run clinic is ahead of schedule on recruiting doctors—but the patient attachment process has proven slower than hoped for Mayor Doug Kobayashi.
Watch for QT-prolonging drug interactions in older women prescribed quinolones

Canadian study examines QT-interval prolonging drug interactions with fluoroquinolones in older women with uncomplicated urinary tract infections in long-term care.
The art of asking—a pharmacist's guide to better communication

In pharmacy—and in life—the questions we ask can mean the difference between surface-level information and transformative insights.
They had to navigate the healthcare system growing up. Now they're students at Canada's newest med school

Toronto Metropolitan University opened Canada's newest medical school this week, with 94 students who administrators believe reflect the diversity needed among this country's future doctors.
Yes, weighted vests can help amp up your workout. Here’s what to know

‘People start to realize how good it feels to work just a little bit harder and a little bit smarter.’
As Trump targets DEI in education, Canadian med school accreditors celebrate ‘decoupling’ from U.S. standards

As of July 1, Canada for the first time has its own accreditation system for medical schools that is not tied to the U.S. LCME.
A new circle of support for women in pharmacy

Online platform creates safe space for women executives to discuss challenges in the profession.
Ontario privacy watchdog fines Windsor pediatrician and clinic for misuse of patient data

Dr. Omar Afandi and WE Kidz Pediatrics accessed newborn records from a shared hospital EHR to solicit circumcision services, prompting Canada’s first administrative monetary penalties under PHIPA.

10 things I learned by taking a break from pharmacy

The CPhA wants to see gov't regulate PBMs—so it drafted template legislation itself

The B.C. mayor who launched a city-run primary care clinic says people come up and hug him in the grocery store

Watch for QT-prolonging drug interactions in older women prescribed quinolones

The art of asking—a pharmacist's guide to better communication

They had to navigate the healthcare system growing up. Now they're students at Canada's newest med school

Yes, weighted vests can help amp up your workout. Here’s what to know

As Trump targets DEI in education, Canadian med school accreditors celebrate ‘decoupling’ from U.S. standards

A new circle of support for women in pharmacy

Ontario privacy watchdog fines Windsor pediatrician and clinic for misuse of patient data