Cultural Competence

A tale of two children

Well . . . maybe this is a tale of two parents—and how different behaviour can make all the difference in the emergency room.
Advocacy, advanced practice themes of Pharmacy U Toronto 2024

The largest crowd ever gathered in Toronto for our 13th annual Pharmacy U educational event. Among the key themes: advocacy and normalizing using all aspects of pharmacists’ advanced scope of practice.
Should reporting spousal abuse become mandatory?

The stories of two patients highlight the complex challenges of intervening in such cases, finds Dr. Jabir Jassam.
Eight ways healthcare professionals should create safe spaces for patients: ISMP Canada

Patients need inclusive healthcare spaces that are psychologically safe, the organization says.
Circumcision has protective effects against HPV in men

Protection may extend to female partners, suggesting prophylactic potential.
What specializing emergency care for seniors looks like

It’s time for it—and Toronto’s University Health Network is leading the way.
New guidelines for oral immunotherapy for food allergies

Recommendations will help doctors prepare families who plan to build up their child’s tolerance by gradually introducing small amounts of allergens.
Pharmacy techs could play a larger role in safe use of complementary medicines

With adequate education and supportive technologies, pharmacy technicians could support pharmacists in promoting safe use of traditional and complementary medicines.

The compound effect: Tackling stress stacking in pharmacy