Innovator profile: Tech-savvy healthcareJeff Wandzura is harnessing technology to extend pharmacy care into patients’ homes. Is low-dose ASA a good choice for all older adults?When I query reasons for taking ASA during my interviews with patients, I often hear: “It was prescribed by my doctor many years ago,” “It is good for my heart” and “I read somewhere that it prevents cancer.” Managing constipation in pediatric patients In North America, it is thought to affect 10% to 23% of children up to 18 years of age and contribute to 3%–5% of visits to a pediatrician. Should doctors campaign more with nurses and others for national licences? How the divide between Ottawa and the provinces on health funding might be used to advance physician priorities. 5 Tips: Applying point-of-care test results to the care of your patients Community pharmacists in Canada have taken on expanded roles in patient care. Drug News—November/December 2022 A review of new launches, new indications, new dosage forms and Health Canada advisories. Practice management: When it's time to part ways Ending the doctor-patient relationship can be stressful. Here’s what to keep in mind. 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. 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. 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. First Previous 47 48 49 50 51 Next Last
