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Quebec says it's ready to start accepting advanced MAID requests as of Oct. 30
Quebec’s Health Department says it will be ready to meet the expected demand for advanced applications for medical assistance in dying when it begins accepting those requests next week.
CPSA reacts to Danielle Smith’s plan to limit regulators’ ability to ‘control personal opinions’
In a video posted to social media on Wednesday, the premier outlined plans to bring legislation next year to ‘ensure that professional regulatory bodies are limited to regulating their members professional competence and conduct and not their speech.’

Canadian Paediatric Society says doctors should regularly screen kids for reading difficulties

New guidance issued Wednesday says family doctors, nurses, pediatricians and other medical professionals who care for school-aged kids are in a unique position to help struggling readers access educational and specialty supports.
University of Alberta researchers set to deploy AI scribes to 3 ER departments as part of 2-year pilot

Researchers will measure cost-effectiveness and outcomes of the new technology aimed to tackle administrative burdens.
Which province has the lowest rates for primary care access?

New CIHI report shows wide variations, as some provinces are net losing FPs, while some gain.
UPDATED: Alberta Pharmacists’ Association says government cuts will be detrimental

Health Minister Adriana LaGrange announced on social media Tuesday that it’s reducing reimbursements for two services that pharmacists provide in an attempt to curtail spending.
Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia announces award winners

The annual PANS Awards Gala is dedicated to celebrating and spotlighting the achievements of outstanding pharmacy professionals throughout the province.
Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists looking for volunteer rep to CCAPP

The appointment will last a minimum three-year term and act as a means of communication between the society and Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs.
Pharmacy technicians, it’s time to shine!

The Pharmacy Practice + Business Awards are now open for nominations. The Pharmacy Technician award is an excellent chance for pharmacists to shine a light on their excellent technician colleagues, or for dynamic pharmacy techs to enter themselves.
‘Alarming’: Report says Canadian homes show higher levels, exposure to radon gas

The report, released Wednesday, is the first update on radon exposure in Canada since 2012.

Quebec says it's ready to start accepting advanced MAID requests as of Oct. 30

CPSA reacts to Danielle Smith’s plan to limit regulators’ ability to ‘control personal opinions’

Canadian Paediatric Society says doctors should regularly screen kids for reading difficulties

University of Alberta researchers set to deploy AI scribes to 3 ER departments as part of 2-year pilot

Which province has the lowest rates for primary care access?

UPDATED: Alberta Pharmacists’ Association says government cuts will be detrimental

Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia announces award winners

Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists looking for volunteer rep to CCAPP

Pharmacy technicians, it’s time to shine!

‘Alarming’: Report says Canadian homes show higher levels, exposure to radon gas

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