Toronto doctor fined and suspended after renting apartment to patient and hiring anotherIn addition to failure to maintain appropriate boundaries, Dr. Jeffrey Martin Steinberg was also found to have inappropriately withheld prescriptions for patients. Pharmacists reveal how business pressures are putting public safety at risk in BC surveyOne in two respondents who worked at corporate or franchise pharmacies said they felt pressure to meet targets, and 31% said those pressures affected patient safety. Precipitous withdrawal? Research shows risk is low with buprenorphine for treating opioid use disorder Fears of severe reaction to the drug have prevented some providers from prescribing it, but appear to be unwarranted. Sound off: CPhA survey asks pharmacy professionals about third-party payers The Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) is conducting a survey about pharmacies and third-party payers. Pharmacist-led interventions focusing on improper medication disposal are lacking Systematic review examines pharmacist-led interventions that address improper disposal practices of unused and expired household medications. Which women are at risk of nervous system damage after chemotherapy? Depending on their genetic profile and clinical risk factors, patients had a lower or higher risk of developing neuropathic lesions. Quick Wins for COPD: Pharmacist Strategies for Effective Management Many Canadians with COPD are undiagnosed and untreated. In this course learn key recommendations for management and how to reduce exacerbation risk in COPD patients seen in pharmacy practice. Which medications are most effective for treatment of acute migraine headache? Systematic review and meta-analysis compares effects of 17 oral monotherapies for acute management of migraine episodes in adults. Take time to make time What’s the first thing you should tackle to improve your clinic’s efficiency? Are your patients afraid of their dermatological treatments? Phobia of topical corticosteroids helps explain poor adherence by eczema patients. First Previous 37 38 39 40 41 Next Last
