Patient Compliance

Acne is a very common skin condition (over 5 million Canadians have it!) with significant psychosocial impact.

‘The (Health) Ministry is asking for this to be done quickly—with urgency,’ Susan James, director of quality for the Ontario College of Pharmacists told a board meeting, where a motion was passed to ask the province to waive the 60-day consultation for the proposed change.

The college says its inquiry also found that the pharmacist altered the pharmacy’s software to make his records more difficult to find.

Health Minister Michelle Thompson says the bill will make it easier for health professionals from other provinces to practise in Nova Scotia by eliminating some administrative burden and associated costs.

Community supply to be much more consistent but is patient confusion a concern?

Alberta study compares the rate of injurious falls, major osteoporotic fractures and all-cause mortality with first prescription of zopiclone versus trazodone.

More common than eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia, yet few are aware of body dysmorphic disorder's dangers to patients.

Premier Dr. Andrew Furey says the collaborative teams will help increase access to primary care for up to 80,000 people.