Why is alcohol use declining in Canada?As director of the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research at the University of Victoria, I consider this an important development and a topic worth exploring given its implications for health and society more broadly. The pursuit of happinessDr. Howard Goldstein reflects on some of the moments of happiness that he encountered throughout his career, as well as the ‘after years.’ Chart personalities: Reminiscing about the tangible world of paper charts I am a relatively early adopter of new technology, so it's amusing to write this blog reminiscing about my low-tech past. In praise of books From Tsundoku to truth: Why the weighted page wins in a world of digital noise. Beyond the prescription: tackling what really drives health Why integrating social determinants of health into pharmacy practice makes sense now more than ever. A plea for global empathy When politics obscures human suffering, our shared humanity must be the bridge that mends a fractured world. The thoughts we tell patients to stop Why suppressing the mind often deepens the distress we aim to heal. Canada just changed the rules of healthcare. Now it’s time to unleash pharmacists Despite our accessibility and expertise, pharmacists remain underutilized in a system that is struggling to keep up with demand. The Canada Health Act Service Policy has the potential to change that. What EMR regulation can learn from the trans-Canada railway Why Ontario’s next primary care procurement must prioritize shared data standards over proprietary software features. Let's talk about . . . the future Building systems to increase team independence within our current pharmacy models will get us ready for the upcoming revolution. First Previous 15 16 17 18 19 Next Last