Patient Lifestyle

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Biomarkers give clues to which women are of greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease in the future and could lead to early interventions, such as lifestyle modification, to reduce the risks.

The Ontario Medical Association says there are more than 2.5 million Ontarians without a family doctor.

FIP guide notes unique position of pharmacists to offer comprehensive care for prevalent condition.

Just as we don’t expect a thoughtfully prepared meal from a fast-food joint, we can’t expect pharmacists to provide carefully considered primary care from within a ‘come and get it all’ environment.

Alberta College of Pharmacy programs replace the existing Licensee Education Program (LEP) and Proprietor’s Self-Assessment.

‘It is important for physicians to carefully explain false-positive results to their patients, reassure them that the result was negative, and stress the importance of continued screening.’

We need to unite before we can tackle the external forces fighting us. Another challenge stems from a lack of understanding of the role of the pharmacist itself, from the healthcare industry and patients alike, who still see the pharmacist as a shopkeeper or pill counter.