Patient-First Language

Young Leader in Pharmacy Thao Dao: "The profession of pharmacy is currently at the forefront of change."
The profession of pharmacy is currently at the forefront of change. Now more than ever, pharmacy is shifting away from being solely regarded as retail medication dispensers to being viewed as medication experts. More and more, patients are starting to see the vast clinical roles that pharmacists can provide, from injections and self-care counselling to even prescribing!
'We can do better': Families urge national autism strategy as report finds care gaps
Dr. Lonnie Zwaigenbaum, chair of the oversight panel that produced the paper, says the hurdles facing Canadians with the neurodevelopmental condition demand "a more collaborative approach.''

Hang in there, parents: Brain science shows teen annoyance part of normal development

As many mothers of young children are celebrated with homemade cards and sticky kisses for Mother's Day, moms of teens may be wondering why their kids just seem irritated by their presence.
Early transgender identity tends to endure, study suggests

The research involved 317 youngsters who were 3 to 12 years old when they were recruited to the study.
Seriously, this isn't fake news: Penis grown on man's arm is now in the right spot

'Can you imagine six years of your life with a penis swinging on your arm? It's been a nightmare,' says Malcolm MacDonald, a British man who lost his penis to a perineum infection 12 years ago.
B.C. scraps controversial plan to involuntarily treat youth after overdose

Mental Health and Addictions Minister Sheila Malcolmson said concerns about the potential negative impact of the proposed legislation put forward in July 2020 led the province to consult further with First Nations, families, health-care experts and drug users.
Making people's lives better: Take a moment to remember your successes this Doctor's Day

Medical associations have plans to celebrate and show gratitude for physicians' work.
B.C. offers rights advisers for mentally ill patients who are involuntarily detained

The province's Mental Health Act allows those in crisis to be treated for their own protection, or the protection of others.
Is your bias hurting patients?

I am a fat person, and what that means to me at the moment is that I cannot access needed medical care because of systemic weight bias.
QUIZ: Latest prostate cancer screening guidelines

Do you know the details of the updated Canadian recommendations?

Young Leader in Pharmacy Thao Dao: "The profession of pharmacy is currently at the forefront of change."

'We can do better': Families urge national autism strategy as report finds care gaps

Hang in there, parents: Brain science shows teen annoyance part of normal development

Early transgender identity tends to endure, study suggests

Seriously, this isn't fake news: Penis grown on man's arm is now in the right spot

B.C. scraps controversial plan to involuntarily treat youth after overdose

Making people's lives better: Take a moment to remember your successes this Doctor's Day

B.C. offers rights advisers for mentally ill patients who are involuntarily detained

Is your bias hurting patients?

QUIZ: Latest prostate cancer screening guidelines