Practice Tips

Unlicensed on so many fronts: Pharmacist hit with $12K in fine and costs

Judy Lee-Wing broke a lot of rules, from running an unlicensed pharmacy to buying cannabis from an unauthorized supplier, according to the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba.
Practice management: When it's time to part ways

Ending the doctor-patient relationship can be stressful. Here’s what to keep in mind.
A green clinic

Making your clinic more environmentally sound can help save you money.
Problem solved: Help! How can I hire reliable staff?

The healthcare sector has been front and centre in conversations on labour shortages in Canada. Here's what some of your fellow MDs recommend on finding and keeping reliable staff.
Knee’d: What to tell patients about knee injections for osteoarthritis

The growing prevalence of knee osteoarthritis could bring more patients into doctors’ offices, asking for pain relief.
Canadian Paediatric Society releases guidelines for detecting anxiety in kids and youth

The lead author of two papers released Thursday says this is the first time the CPS has formalized its position.
'Exceptional staffing shortages' prompt college to give pharmacist extra fine instead of suspension

Anne Marie Kember was sanctioned by the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists for using expired compounding powders.
Legal column: Jury verdict restored

The jury concluded doctors failed to do a C-section early enough but didn’t say how that caused a seizure months later.

'Unfit to practise': Doctor's many offences included turning away an elderly patient who collapsed outside