Practice Tips

Sask. to give up to $2K per trip for kids who need care they can’t get in province
‘The specialist physician or surgeon who applies for the prior approval must also indicate the expected length of stay required for treatment,’ noted a release from the province.
Hiring in pharmacy–attitude wins over skill every time
The entry point of an employee into an organization is an important time. Putting in work and patience in the time leading up to this is something a pharmacy leader needs to be meticulous and calculated about. Rush this process and mistakes can surface that are nearly impossible to fix.

Make fun a serious business in your pharmacy

It's an often-overlooked feature of high-performing workplaces, but good bosses know that fun can be a great stress reliever, team-builder and motivator. When you make your workplace more fun, you can foster higher employee engagement, which makes it easier to keep and attract staff.
Antipsychotics associated with a wide range of adverse outcomes in dementia

Risks of a broad range of adverse outcomes need to be considered before prescribing antipsychotic drugs for people with dementia.
A new learning space prepares pharmacy students for hospital practice

The Faculty of Pharmacy at the Université de Montréal has set up a simulation room to better prepare students for their clinical internships in a hospital environment.
Ontario’s arbitration position a slap in the face for physicians

The ministry’s lowball proposal has demoralized physicians, who worry about its impact on physician retention, argues Dr. Sohail Gandhi.
Pushing back on capital gains tax: Alberta joins the chorus

Dr. Paul Parks, president of the Alberta Medical Association, has asked his province's premier to get involved.
Why deeming patients ‘socially admitted’ may be detrimental to their outcomes

Certain labels given to patients who present to ERs, often without acute issues to address, can lead to a ‘downgrading’ of care.
Tech joins CSHP as first professional practice coordinator

Faith Norris is also the organization's first full-time pharmacy tech on staff.
We can—and should—all be pharmacy advocates, every day

If ever there was a time when we need each pharmacist raising their voice in support of the profession, that time is now.

Sask. to give up to $2K per trip for kids who need care they can’t get in province

Hiring in pharmacy–attitude wins over skill every time

Make fun a serious business in your pharmacy

Antipsychotics associated with a wide range of adverse outcomes in dementia

A new learning space prepares pharmacy students for hospital practice

Ontario’s arbitration position a slap in the face for physicians

Pushing back on capital gains tax: Alberta joins the chorus

Why deeming patients ‘socially admitted’ may be detrimental to their outcomes

Tech joins CSHP as first professional practice coordinator

We can—and should—all be pharmacy advocates, every day