No interest in 'watering down' LTC standards to meet national ones: Ontario ministerThe Health Standards Organization released updated standards Tuesday, including that residents should get at least four hours of direct care every day. Feds caught off guard by Saskatchewan ‘unforeseen’ request for COVID-19 helpIt was unexpected because Saskatchewan Health Minister Paul Merriman had turned down an offer of federal support and, emails show, there was no indication a formal request would be on the horizon. Alberta NDP health critic takes aim at UCP decision to contract out surgeries Health Minister Jason Copping announced last week a contract with Canadian Surgery Solutions to provide 3,000 orthopedic surgeries. ISMP course helps pharmacists avoid medication incidents in kids The Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada made a new eLearning module for community pharmacists. Alberta community pharmacies must confirm Dealer's Licence of compounding pharmacies Alberta is reminding community pharmacists of rules around ordering controlled substances from compounding or repackaging pharmacies. ‘Dangerous’ to think B.C.’s decriminalization plan will reduce OD deaths: researcher Users will not be arrested or have their drugs seized by police starting Tuesday in what is a three-year pilot project. Doctor gets nearly 17 years in prison for vast opioid scheme Dr. Frank Patino’s fraud lasted years and was one of the most egregious healthcare schemes in U.S. history, prosecutors said. Patient threatened him, his family and demanded 24/7 access: Doctor gets 8-month suspension in a ‘truly unique case’ Dr. Simon Jonathan O’Brien’s patient told him she carries a knife and had dug up his private contact details and information about his family. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith opposes assisted dying expansion as Ottawa eyes delay An update to assisted-dying law passed in 2021 included a two-year sunset clause that would see the expansion take effect this March. Pharmacy learners affected as classes pause during Memorial University faculty strike Pharmacy students have multiple classes affected. First Previous 354 355 356 357 358 Next Last
