Interprofessional

We’re pleased to present the newest in our ongoing series of counselling tools on minor ailments and OTC-related conditions, prepared by students of the Advanced Patient Self-Care elective at the School of Pharmacy at University of Waterloo.

The latest blog from Canada’s chief pharmacist officer is a remember that the profession has made huge strides towards being recognized for the key role pharmacists play in our vast and diverse healthcare system. The next priority is to keep pushing down the remaining barriers to pharmacists being all they can be.

Referrals are one of the biggest pain points for family doctors, often having no idea whether a specialist or surgeon has a short or long waiting list or if a specialist even treats a specific issue.

‘We stand by TMU and any other medical school that is facing undue pressure to uphold past discriminatory admissions approaches,’ the association said.

Pharmacy professionals across all settings, other healthcare professionals, students, healthcare leaders driving diversity, IPGs seeking mentorship, researchers showcasing innovation, and allies committed to equity in pharmacy will meet at annual BPPC Excellence Summit.

We know thing have been, shall we say, hectic, in community pharmacies in recent weeks. Recognizing that, we are giving you more time to get your entries in for the 2024 Pharmacy Practice + Business awards.

I remember working on a medication adherence program with colleagues who, while supportive of the idea, raised concerns about the required effort. I left those meetings feeling frustrated. I wanted things to be better for our pharmacy teams and the patients we serve, but I couldn’t make that change alone.

Author of ‘Calm Your Mind with Food’ shares how in her clinical practice she teaches people to eat well in order to feel mentally well.