Cultural Competence

Meet . . . Jaris Swidrovich, founder and chair of the Indigenous Pharmacy Professionals of Canada
Swidrovich is also an assistant professor at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto.
Techs to complete EDI learning activity: ACP
The Alberta College of Pharmacy says pharmacy technicians may now join pharmacists in completing the 2023 prescribed learning activity, which focuses on equity, diversity, and inclusion, specifically as they relate to Indigenous communities.

College of Pharmacists of B.C. commits to cultural safety for Indigenous peoples

As part of updates to its 2022/23 – 2027/28 Strategic Plan, the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia has introduced a new Commitment Statement, Organizational Values and logo.
Why fee-for-service is essentially volunteering

A few short months ago under FFS, at least half my work was volunteer, but I sure didn't feel like everyone loves a volunteer.
UBC faculty of medicine mourns loss of colleague who died climbing Mount Everest

The University of British Columbia’s faculty of medicine says it is mourning the unexpected death of Dr. Pieter Swart, an anesthesiologist and associate professor at the school.
Cannabis can have serious health effects that Canadians may not be aware of, like nonstop vomiting and heart issues

Well-known health impacts of cannabis use include respiratory issues, decreased cognitive ability, psychosis and risk of future substance use.
Three techs join N.B. wellness task force

The 19-member Pharmacy Workplace Wellness Task Force will focus on workload and workforce topics.
Let's create a 'Healthcare Bill of Rights' for Canadians

It is time patients and physicians clearly stated what is important and asked policymakers to listen before acting.
German surgeon fired after getting hospital cleaner to assist amputation

The hospital’s chief executive, Norbert Pfeiffer, said the surgeon wrongly decided to go ahead with the routine procedure even though no qualified assistant was available.
‘Cascade of concerns’: Patient in crisis after doctor invited her to his home

Toronto family physician Dr. Jeffrey Martin Steinberg's actions were reported by another doctor to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

Meet . . . Jaris Swidrovich, founder and chair of the Indigenous Pharmacy Professionals of Canada

Techs to complete EDI learning activity: ACP

College of Pharmacists of B.C. commits to cultural safety for Indigenous peoples

Why fee-for-service is essentially volunteering

UBC faculty of medicine mourns loss of colleague who died climbing Mount Everest

Cannabis can have serious health effects that Canadians may not be aware of, like nonstop vomiting and heart issues

Three techs join N.B. wellness task force

Let's create a 'Healthcare Bill of Rights' for Canadians

German surgeon fired after getting hospital cleaner to assist amputation

‘Cascade of concerns’: Patient in crisis after doctor invited her to his home