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Duclos warns provinces to stop letting patients be charged for virtual healthcare
In a letter sent on Thursday, Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos warned his provincial and territorial counterparts that medically necessary services are covered by the Canada Health Act, even if they are provided online or by phone.
Canada's first woman physician: Who was Dr. Jennie Trout?
As a young woman, Jennie was struck with severe neurological illness that left her housebound and miserable. Eventually, her struggle ceased when she was treated using the breakthrough technology of electrotherapy. Her recovery is what inspired her to become a physician.⁠

Poll: Has a patient of yours gone to a walk-in clinic to get a medication or referral you declined to give?

Take our weekly doctor poll. See what your colleagues say.
PTCB appoints members to first Pharmacy Technician Educators Council Leadership Committee

Eight-member committee is comprised primarily of pharmacy techs from a variety of educational settings.
Minor ailments: What do pharmacy students think?

The pharmacy industry has been jumping for joy with the scope of practice expansions of late—but what does the next generation think?
Ontario considers expanding scope of practice for nurses, pharmacists and more

A spokesperson for Health Minister Sylvia Jones says it’s part of a large health bill currently before the legislature and is intended to help with staffing levels on a short-term basis during those surge periods.
Reunion pass

Dr. Gail Beck is considering skipping her 45th medical school reunion as she thinks about priorities and what makes an event a milestone.
Case report: Travel rashes

As Dr. Robert Dickson discovers, the cause of a patient's travel rash is not as simple as it seems.
Ontario to be short 33,000 nurses and PSWs in five years: financial watchdog

The Financial Accountability Office also said the province has allocated $21 billion less than what is needed to cover its commitments over the next five years to expand hospitals, long-term care and home care.
Caring for patients (when your hair’s on fire)

How to manage patient loads and help people get the care they need.

Duclos warns provinces to stop letting patients be charged for virtual healthcare

Canada's first woman physician: Who was Dr. Jennie Trout?

Poll: Has a patient of yours gone to a walk-in clinic to get a medication or referral you declined to give?

PTCB appoints members to first Pharmacy Technician Educators Council Leadership Committee

Minor ailments: What do pharmacy students think?

Ontario considers expanding scope of practice for nurses, pharmacists and more

Reunion pass

Case report: Travel rashes

Ontario to be short 33,000 nurses and PSWs in five years: financial watchdog

Caring for patients (when your hair’s on fire)