Discussions

The Alberta government announced major changes will be coming to the province's health system. Dr. Paul Parks, president of the Alberta Medical Association, weighed in on what we know so far.

What emerged very clearly was the recognition of how interlinked the well-being of physicians is with the healthcare system as a whole and the health of patients.

When I started my practice back in the ‘80s, my friend Lisa and I were among the first doctors in Montreal to provide obstetrics care for same-sex couples.

When patients present with dry eye concerns, it is essential to conduct a medication review to identify medications that may contribute to or exacerbate DED.

My patient looks at me like I am an insolent child. ‘They’ve been banned, they’re dangerous.’

What's the difference between an organization making moves to advance itself vs. advancing the wishes and needs of its members? I'll show you.

Specialty medications treat chronic, complex, rare or genetic conditions. They are revolutionizing treatments and may even be a cure for debilitating diseases such as cancer, hepatis C and autoimmune disorders. And they are complicated. And costly.

Some pharmacy staffers believe that all relief pharmacists are lazy and incompetent. I’m here to tell you that is absolutely not the case!