B.C. expanding its registry program to help connect patients with FPs The number of people without a family doctor in B.C. has declined to about 895,000 from 980,000 in 2021, but the number is still too high, the health minister said. Doctor and former Saskatchewan NDP leader to release book on COVID-19 responseThe publisher, UBC Press, says the book also highlights the failings of Saskatchewan and Canada in responding to COVID-19. Opinion: Canada’s misguided changes to drug regulation could fast-track unproven medications and divert funds from other health needs The Canadian government is proposing a new ‘Agile Licensing’ framework to expedite pre-market regulation of pharmaceuticals. Ontario pharmacists to gain prescribing powers for six fresh minor ailments New ailments are set to be added to the roster in October. Ontario expands pharmacists’ scope on meds given by injection and inhalation They can now administer substances by injection and inhalation. Doctors share some of their prescriptions that don’t come in a bottle Some prescriptions go beyond pharmacology. We asked doctors how they advise patients when pills aren't all that's involved. ‘A life saving tool’: More people carrying naloxone to help strangers on the street Kym Porter has been carrying a naloxone kit in her purse since her son died of an overdose more than six years ago. Australia is the first country to let patients with depression or PTSD be prescribed psychedelic Beginning Saturday, Australian physicians can prescribe doses of MDMA, also known as ecstasy, for PTSD. The top three things to remember when prescribing Regular medication checks and patient education can optimize prescribing practices. Minor details: Do you have all the facts on hiring youth workers this summer? Understanding the rules and obligations for pharmacists is especially important in jurisdictions that have made recent changes to their laws governing youth workers. First Previous 203 204 205 206 207 Next Last
