Patient Compliance

But risks around basilar artery thrombosis is ‘a wake up call.'

With more virtual visits, some doctors say their patients aren't showing up to appointments. Are no-show fees a good way to discourage this behaviour?

We all commit microaggressions. In medicine, we need to not bristle up in a huff of defensiveness, nor cancel those who err.

Last month, Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan announced they would pay for the drug, which costs roughly $300,000 a year per patient.

Earlier this year, several other companies made similar recalls.

Transplant centres in Western Canada have stopped short of requiring organ recipients to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, but they say conversations about such a policy are ongoing.

Flu vaccines roll out across the province on Monday. That adds another layer of work for pharmacists already burdened by COVID vaccinations, rapid testing and the country's widest scope of clinical services.

Pharmacies across Canada are starting to administer flu shots, with a few changes this year compared to previous years.