Patient Compliance

As part of a family health team, Jay Reaume practices primary care every day, but still encounters surprise when people find out he's a pharmacist.

A new study suggests patients find physicians who use artificial intelligence in their practice to be less trustworthy, competent and empathetic, although AI use for administrative purposes seems to have fewer negative perceptions.

The tribunal also chided the college after it brought forth a last-minute boundary violation allegation, calling it ‘manifestly unfair’ to the respondent.

A recent interaction emphasized the fact that patients have their own priorities, which may be misplaced.

Potentially inappropriate prescribing cascades should be considered when reviewing patients’ medications to promote medication safety in older adults.

Thrombosis Canada outlines evidence-based thromboprophylaxis strategies to prevent venous thromboembolism and improve surgical outcomes.  

More research on ‘cold drink heart’ suggests some patients can avoid an AF episode by abstaining from ice cream and slushies.

The province launched the audit in 2023 in response to concerns over a Calgary medical clinic switching to a membership model and planning to charge annual fees of about $5,000 for families and $2,000 for an adult.