Patient Compliance

Pandemic leads Alberta Pharmacist Association to propose new screening service

The RxA said that funding the service could allow pharmacists to help relieve health system
Helping your patients with diabetes during the coronavirus pandemic

People with diabetes, especially those with poor glycemic control, may be at increased risk of more severe symptoms and complications from coronavirus infection
Provinces roll out phone and video fee codes during COVID-19 crisis
Employers need to give paid sick days to fight COVID-19

Presenteeism—as opposed to absenteeism—is especially dangerous in the midst of a pandemic
Different patterns of end-of-life care for Canadians of Chinese and South Asian ethnicity
5 ways to put evidence into action during outbreaks like COVID-19

Medical workers in health crisis zones need access to research evidence to inform decisions
Ontario severely restricts visitors to long-term care homes

Until now, the province had merely recommended that visitors to long-term care homes be screened for symptoms and risk factors for COVID-19, such as recent international travel
Trudeau says border closures, mandatory screening up for discussion

The Liberal government continues to face pressure to close Canada off as well from the outside world.

CPhA issues statement on responsible allocation of meds