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Can you do 1.5 million virtual appointments a year? British Columbia may have a contract for you
B.C. has put out a call for providers who can see at least 150,000 patients virtually per year. That's a tall order that only large healthcare providers and corporations can deliver on, say concerned family doctors.
Cancelled: Doctor guilty of sexual abuse of paraplegic patient stripped of licence and ordered to pay $90,000 in costs
The ruling against Alberta physician Dr. Brianne Hudson includes what her lawyer called an 'extreme and unprecedented' acceleration clause that would render her entire debt due immediately after 60 days following a missed payment.

Mexican president inaugurates centralized ‘super pharmacy’ to supply medicines to all of Mexico

The idea is a bid to end the woes of patients throughout the country who are often told they need a specific medicine—but the hospital in question doesn’t have it.
How B.C. pharmacists can (and can't) receive prescriptions

The College of Pharmacists of British Columbia has reviewed the rules, including receiving prescriptions by email and text, getting them faxed from other pharmacists, and accepting photocopies.
Home HPV tests increase uptake of screening tests

Kits and info sent to homes better than education about screening alone
New guidance for pharmacists compounding semaglutide preparations amid Ozempic shortage

The Ontario College of Pharmacists' guidance shares the rules around compounding semaglutide preparations, communicating with prescribers and patients, and what's allowed when promoting the service.
Woman sues dentist after 4 root canals, 8 dental crowns and 20 fillings in a single visit

One challenge of a long appointment is maintaining adequate anesthesia.
Saskatchewan pharmacists can now prescribe for two new minor ailments

The new additions bring the list of conditions they can treat up to 30.
Occupancy rates surging at Quebec emergency rooms after dropping earlier this month

The average wait time on Tuesday was a little over four and a half hours, but that rose to 15 hours and 40 minutes for people waiting on stretchers.
Subscription based care moves beyond peddling birth control and helping with hair loss

Companies including Hims & Hers, Ro and Lemonaid Health now provide quick access to specialists and regular prescription deliveries for a growing list of health issues.

Can you do 1.5 million virtual appointments a year? British Columbia may have a contract for you

Cancelled: Doctor guilty of sexual abuse of paraplegic patient stripped of licence and ordered to pay $90,000 in costs

Mexican president inaugurates centralized ‘super pharmacy’ to supply medicines to all of Mexico

How B.C. pharmacists can (and can't) receive prescriptions

Home HPV tests increase uptake of screening tests

New guidance for pharmacists compounding semaglutide preparations amid Ozempic shortage

Woman sues dentist after 4 root canals, 8 dental crowns and 20 fillings in a single visit

Saskatchewan pharmacists can now prescribe for two new minor ailments

Occupancy rates surging at Quebec emergency rooms after dropping earlier this month

Subscription based care moves beyond peddling birth control and helping with hair loss