Patient Compliance

Sometimes patients don’t tell you the one most important thing to make a diagnosis.

The coverage was to be for birth control and diabetes drugs and supplies, but B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix says oral contraceptives are already covered under a provincial program, so that share will be used to cover hormone therapy for women.

At his walk-in, Dr. Bob Dickson has a case involving some negotiation with the patient regarding treatment.

While not yet revealing all the details, New Brunswick’s government says it’s creating a patient and provider registry, which doctors will be paid to help maintain.

Pharmacies serving LTC homes play a vital role in healthcare delivery. Investments in automation and operational resources improve efficiency alongside clinical services, a crucial component of LTC pharmacy.

Successful applicants will receive US$20,000 over the course of two years for projects that improve dermatological care in low-resource areas.

ISMP Canada will run a medication safety exchange webinar on September 18.

Three articles review evidence for hormonal treatments and vaginal moisturizers, complementary and alternative therapies, and why we know so little about GSM.