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When patients see medication as an ‘admission of failure’
An essay in the New York Times from pediatrician Dr. Aaron E. Carroll has kicked off discussion as to why patients are reluctant to engage with proven pharmacological treatments—especially where certain stigmatized conditions like depression or obesity are concerned.
'Taking advantage' of a dying patient's hopes: Doctor slammed for excessive markups on lab tests
Calgary general practitioner Dr. Bruce Hoffman, who practises traditional and functional medicine, also double-billed for some of the same services—charging both the patient and the province, according to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.

New database launched to connect Black patients with Black healthcare providers

Studies have linked better health outcomes in Black patients to having a healthcare provider of the same race.
‘It can get really intense’: Robbery simulations now part of pharm assistant training at Ontario college

At the end of the mock scenarios, students are expected to call the police and give a statement.
Why explainability is essential for AI to be successful in primary care

Primary care clinicians grapple with ambiguity, taking in an unfiltered account of a patient’s life and priorities, so it’s no surprise that AI in decision-making will hinge significantly on its explainability.
No inspections? Ontario ombudsman urges stronger enforcement of LTC rules

Paul Dube’s report on the inspection regime for long-term care homes during the COVID-19 outbreak says that there were no inspections for the first seven weeks of the pandemic and no inspection reports issued for the first two months.
QUIZ: How much do you know about prevention of deep vein thrombosis?

Test your knowledge of how to prevent deep vein thrombosis.
Pharmpreneur of the week Adam Doyle: "Being a pharmacy entrepreneur gives you the opportunity to enhance patient care."

The exciting part of being a pharmacy entrepreneur is the opportunity for innovation. All of my stores are patient-centric, meaning we offer a full range of clinical services for our patients. We innovate to meet the clinical needs of our patients.
Thousands move from family doc wait list to clinics in New Brunswick

The stop-gap measure to help New Brunswickers without a family doctor is undergoing its final roll-out next week, three months behind schedule.
You’re right, Premier Ford, the results do speak for themselves

Ontario's premier started the week off touting the thousands of newly registered nurses and doctors the province has gained since his government took office—leading some to wondering why many of our ERs remain in utter disarray.

When patients see medication as an ‘admission of failure’

'Taking advantage' of a dying patient's hopes: Doctor slammed for excessive markups on lab tests

New database launched to connect Black patients with Black healthcare providers

‘It can get really intense’: Robbery simulations now part of pharm assistant training at Ontario college

Why explainability is essential for AI to be successful in primary care

No inspections? Ontario ombudsman urges stronger enforcement of LTC rules

QUIZ: How much do you know about prevention of deep vein thrombosis?

Pharmpreneur of the week Adam Doyle: "Being a pharmacy entrepreneur gives you the opportunity to enhance patient care."

Thousands move from family doc wait list to clinics in New Brunswick

You’re right, Premier Ford, the results do speak for themselves