Practice Tips

Techs play vital role in minor ailment prescribing
With pharmacists in Ontario authorized to prescribe for minor ailments as of January 1, 2023, Ontario techs will be called upon to perform associated tasks.
'Most shameful': $10,000 in costs and six-month suspension for pharmacist convicted of sexual assault
Had Ontario pharmacist Sherif Saleh committed his crime after May 2018, his licence would have been revoked, wrote the Ontario College of Pharmacists.

Why death becomes us

Dr. Gary Kinney was never particularly ‘death-friendly,’ but he now sees merit in pondering life’s final act.
Nova Scotia expanding partnership with private Halifax clinic for eye surgeries

The centre has been performing cataract surgeries for Nova Scotia Health since 2020, which has cost the province a total of $4.2 million.
Pharmacist who led record-breaking vaccine supersites gets QE II Platinum Jubilee medal

Carey Lai, a pharmacist and pharmacy owner in Winnipeg, was 'very surprised' when he heard the news.
QUIZ: Prescribing antidepressants for patients with major depressive disorder

How much do you know about the new antidepressant decision report tool?
Problem solved: How do I end an appointment without upsetting or angering a patient?

We asked physicians how they tackle this delicate problem, and these are the four top tips.
More breast cancer patients can choose smaller surgery

In recent years, more patients with multiple tumors have been identified, a result of more sensitive imaging techniques that can reveal tiny, once-hidden cancers.
Gone for good: Doctor's misdeeds include ignoring patient's kidney disease, calling Dr. Fauci a murderer

Toronto GP Dr. Zoltan Peter Rona has agreed to resign and never again apply to practise medicine in Ontario or in any other jurisdiction, according to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
What clinicians need to know about ADHD meds

Pharmaceutical management of ADHD in children, adolescents and adults.

Techs play vital role in minor ailment prescribing

'Most shameful': $10,000 in costs and six-month suspension for pharmacist convicted of sexual assault

Why death becomes us

Nova Scotia expanding partnership with private Halifax clinic for eye surgeries

Pharmacist who led record-breaking vaccine supersites gets QE II Platinum Jubilee medal

QUIZ: Prescribing antidepressants for patients with major depressive disorder

Problem solved: How do I end an appointment without upsetting or angering a patient?

More breast cancer patients can choose smaller surgery

Gone for good: Doctor's misdeeds include ignoring patient's kidney disease, calling Dr. Fauci a murderer

What clinicians need to know about ADHD meds