Cultural Competence

'Time for change': Toronto launching service to respond to mental health crisis calls
When a mental health crisis call comes in to 911 in certain parts of Toronto next month, a team typically consisting of two people such as a harm-reduction worker and a nurse, or an Indigenous elder and a de-escalation expert—not police—will be the first to respond.
Young Leader in Pharmacy John Lee: Young leaders are innovative – and that's how we pave the way for change
Young leaders are innovative – and that's the way we pave the way for change. Understanding that the pharmacy profession and landscape is changing more than ever, young leaders are identifying new avenues and solutions to continue providing value to patients and the healthcare system.

Do the math: Doctor billed for almost 51,000 tests in 4 years but had only 4,800 corresponding test supplies

A doctor never performed thousands of tests he billed for, according to the Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal, which said he even claimed drug screening on patients as young as nine and multiple pregnancy tests for a patient who wasn't sexually active.

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Let’s talk about prescription opioids: Starting the conversation with your patients

Your patients are counting on you! At the same time, they don’t know what they don’t know! Talk to them about accidental opioid overdose and offer NARCAN® Nasal Spray with every opioid prescription.
Would Sweden's medical malpractice system work in Canada?

Sweden's healthcare system is often listed among the Top 5 in the world, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have its problems.
Sharing is caring: Atlantic premiers talk single licensing system for healthcare workers, helping patients get care in neighbouring provinces

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey—a physician himself—said there was 'no reason' a healthcare workers licensed in one part of the country should be unable to practise in another.
Be prepared to assess Ukrainian refugees for infectious disease risks

New guidance document focuses on infection prevention and control issues related to the influx of Ukrainian refugees into other counties.
Rapid antigen tests to the rescue: The new world without COVID restrictions

Dr. Jonathan Davids and Melanie Smith of DriverCheck, a testing company, run down the details on effective use of rapid antigen tests.
Case report: The girl without a rash

A clinical encounter that Dr. Robert Dickson found peculiar and satisfying.
We have 15 minutes today

Patients tell me frequently that they don’t know that their appointment has a time limit. We need to tell them.

'Time for change': Toronto launching service to respond to mental health crisis calls

Young Leader in Pharmacy John Lee: Young leaders are innovative – and that's how we pave the way for change

Do the math: Doctor billed for almost 51,000 tests in 4 years but had only 4,800 corresponding test supplies

Let’s talk about prescription opioids: Starting the conversation with your patients

Would Sweden's medical malpractice system work in Canada?

Sharing is caring: Atlantic premiers talk single licensing system for healthcare workers, helping patients get care in neighbouring provinces

Be prepared to assess Ukrainian refugees for infectious disease risks

Rapid antigen tests to the rescue: The new world without COVID restrictions

Case report: The girl without a rash

We have 15 minutes today