Discussions

Deliver a baby, get screamed at, all before coffee. All in a holy day’s work

Just as we don’t expect a thoughtfully prepared meal from a fast-food joint, we can’t expect pharmacists to provide carefully considered primary care from within a ‘come and get it all’ environment.

Last month, we heard directly from family doctors across the country who said they are feeling burned out, demoralized, and, frankly, unsupported.

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In this ongoing series, Nancy Banoub examines the symptoms of MS, their cause and outlines potential remedial steps that can be taken to help mitigate these symptoms. Feel free to share with patients.

The classic retirement age in Canada means basically nothing to doctors. But after 40 years in medicine, I’ve reached it. And I’m looking ahead to design the next chapter of my ‘usefulness.’

There have been reports of pharmacists having to delay or even cancel appointments because autumn vaccines haven’t arrived in time.

New Canadian guidelines on opioid prescribing are out and Dr. Angela Mailis summarizes (and praises) these updates.