Should reporting spousal abuse become mandatory?The stories of two patients highlight the complex challenges of intervening in such cases, finds Dr. Jabir Jassam. Can ketamine treat substance use disorders? A CADTH review looks into the evidence amid increased interest in using ketamine to treat mental illnesses. POLL: Should the Canada Health Act be reopened and revised? See what your colleagues say. Take our weekly doctor poll. College of Pharmacists of British Columbia responds to allegations pharmacies are offering kickbacks The college said it ‘shares the feeling of outrage toward those responsible’ after Globe and Mail and CBC News investigations alleged that some pharmacies in B.C. are giving vulnerable patients cash in return for using their stores. Rimegepant (Nurtec ODT) now available for acute treatment of migraine Rimegepant is the second oral “gepant” for acute migraine to be marketed in Canada following ubrogepant (Ubrelvy). QUIZ: What do you know about hives and angioedema? Test your knowledge on common skin conditions. Eight ways healthcare professionals should create safe spaces for patients: ISMP Canada Patients need inclusive healthcare spaces that are psychologically safe, the organization says. Prescription copy functions can lead to errors: Manitoba’s Safety IQ program The prescription copy function in pharmacy software can lead to errors, especially when a dose changes. Keto diet could reduce symptoms of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia A small study found that participants with serious mental illness significantly reduced their symptoms, lost weight and reversed metabolic syndrome. B.C. moves to accelerate process for thousands needing a family doctor While nearly 410,000 people have been connected to a physician since 2018, there are another 310,000 who remain on the Health Connect Registry. First Previous 143 144 145 146 147 Next Last
