A patient was prescribed 1 mg of hydromorphone at home. Instead, they received four 10 mg injections. By the time the mistake was caught, it was too late.
After several reported poisonings, the Alberta college is warning pharmacies that topical NSAID creams containing diclofenac can be dangerous for pets.
There are important and uncomfortable intersections between chronic pain, automobile insurance systems, and the economic burden imposed on the public through fraudulent claims.
A Health Canada safety review finds a possible link between the use of tramadol and the risk of prolonged, persistent or recurrent hiccups (singultus).
Evidence suggests the widespread adoption of trauma-informed care practices could potentially improve access to care and quality of care for all patients.
