Patient Compliance

Case report: Bullseye?
Fortunately, the tick season will soon be over. A case from Dr. Robert Dickson’s clinic illustrates why this will be helpful.
We have lost our way in Ontario
The government’s actions have had detrimental effects on healthcare and public safety. These concerns are not abstract; they directly impact my day-to-day medical practice and the patients I serve.

B.C. residents can still get COVID shots until arrival of updated vaccines: province

A spokesman for the provincial health officer says B.C. residents are encouraged to wait for the updated COVID vaccines if possible, but people can still get last season’s shots if they need them.
Canadian Medical Association to apologize for Indigenous harm

The group representing the country’s physicians says in a statement that it will livestream the apology ceremony taking place in Victoria on Sept. 18.
Could gout medication be used to treat opioid withdrawal? Alberta researchers begin clinical trials

Researchers at the University of Calgary are recruiting participants to find out how probenecid could help patients taper off opioids.
Helping close the vaccination gap

In the season for influenza and other respiratory illnesses, pharmacy technicians have an important role to play.
Newfoundland and Labrador offering $75K for physicians to join family care team

Eligible physicians must be currently employed by NL Health Services and must join a family care team before the end of this year.
Exemptions for school cellphone bans should only be issued if medically necessary: Manitoba college

The college says medical notes should only be issued after an ‘objective clinical assessment and when medically necessary.’
ACP: final check must be completed for compounded or repackaged drugs

College reminds pharmacy teams about compounding standards.
Lessons we can learn from safety incidents in PACUs and recovery areas: ISMP Canada

The ISMPC analyzed dozens of incidents over the last five years in post-anesthetic care units and other recovery areas. It found the errors centred around these three areas

Case report: Bullseye?

We have lost our way in Ontario

B.C. residents can still get COVID shots until arrival of updated vaccines: province

Canadian Medical Association to apologize for Indigenous harm

Could gout medication be used to treat opioid withdrawal? Alberta researchers begin clinical trials

Helping close the vaccination gap

Newfoundland and Labrador offering $75K for physicians to join family care team

Exemptions for school cellphone bans should only be issued if medically necessary: Manitoba college

ACP: final check must be completed for compounded or repackaged drugs

Lessons we can learn from safety incidents in PACUs and recovery areas: ISMP Canada