Cultural Competence

Then and now: How Canada's medical and health sciences schools have advanced Indigenous health
In a number of schools, courses focused on care for patients from Indigenous communities have become a mandatory part of the curriculum. In some cases, the imperative to do this has come directly from students.
Young Leader in Pharmacy Helen Marin: "Knowing the difference pharmacists can make to improve healthcare and patients' lives is what drives me."
I am excited to see how the profession evolves, I truly believe pharmacists need to continue expanding their roles in different areas because we have the knowledge, the training, the skills and the ability to improve healthcare.

QUIZ: Test your knowledge of health anxiety

Health anxiety or illness anxiety disorder, previously known as hypochondriasis, may need a re-think in light of COVID-19 and an increase in mental health disorders. How much do you know about health anxiety?
Family files $2.7 million lawsuit over Indigenous woman's death in Quebec hospital

The video of her treatment in September 2020 went viral and drew outrage and condemnation across the province and the country.
How healthcare leaders can foster psychologically safer workplaces
Why children’s ‘choice’ about COVID-19 masking at school needs far more discussion

There is a paucity of research on a child’s capacity to make decisions in school settings.
Calgary doctor files human rights complaint over changes to mask rules on airplanes

The federal government has announced the end of mandatory vaccination, quarantine and masks on planes and trains starting this Saturday.
Doctors can use their platform to help nurses too, says Canada's top nurse

Leigh Chapman, who was recently appointed as Canada's chief nursing officer, talked to the Medical Post about her new role and the challenges ahead.
Why I attend Pharmacy U – and why you should too!

There’s no mountain high enough and no valley low enough that can keep me away from a Pharmacy U event! From Montreal to Vancouver. From Montreal to Toronto – I’ve always been eager to attend those enriching events.
Kale fail: Study examines fetal facial expressions after exposure to different flavours

3D ultrasounds showed researchers how fetuses' facial expressions changes when their mothers took capsules containing different foods.

Then and now: How Canada's medical and health sciences schools have advanced Indigenous health

Young Leader in Pharmacy Helen Marin: "Knowing the difference pharmacists can make to improve healthcare and patients' lives is what drives me."

QUIZ: Test your knowledge of health anxiety

Family files $2.7 million lawsuit over Indigenous woman's death in Quebec hospital

How healthcare leaders can foster psychologically safer workplaces

Why children’s ‘choice’ about COVID-19 masking at school needs far more discussion

Calgary doctor files human rights complaint over changes to mask rules on airplanes

Doctors can use their platform to help nurses too, says Canada's top nurse

Why I attend Pharmacy U – and why you should too!

Kale fail: Study examines fetal facial expressions after exposure to different flavours