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- 7/28/2013
Updated Canadian standards for managing tuberculosis
The Canadian Thoracic Society, in conjunction with the Lung Association and the Public Health Agency of Canada, is introducing the 7th edition of the Canadian Tuberculosis Standards. - 7/28/2013
Scarborough Hospital selects SIS surgical scheduling solution
TORONTO | Surgical Information Systems (SIS) says The Scarborough Hospital has selected the SIS Solution to replace its legacy surgical scheduling solution and to automate its perioperative documentation process. - 7/28/2013
Death of the founder of Pierre Fabre Laboratories
President and founder of one of France’s top pharmaceutical companies has died. - 7/28/2013
Pharmacy reacts to the Council of Federation announcements
Two national pharmacy organizations give thumbs up to the Council’s recent healthcare-related announcements. - 7/25/2013
Canadian Healthcare Association to merge with ACAHO in 2014
OTTAWA | Two associations representing major healthcare organizations across Canada have decided to join forces. - 7/25/2013
Ask the Experts: Progestin with estrogen replacement therapy
A patient was prescribed estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) for menopausal symptoms. The doctor did not wish to give a progestin as well, though the patient has an intact uterus. Could you kindly comment? - 7/25/2013
Press Review - July 26, 2013
Check out our review of recent medical stories in the media - <strong>Top Story: </strong>‘That terrifies us ’: Canadian doctors get virtually no training on handling a patient’s desire to die. Read this and - 7/25/2013
Video: Educating patients about opioid use
With the goal to reduce harm associated with opioid misuse, ISMP Canada has developed a video about the safe use of these drugs. - 7/24/2013
College policies highlight grey area of 'cherry picking' patients
TORONTO | Dr. Eric Stanton doesn’t believe that many—if any—doctors in Ontario purposely screen potential patients based on discriminatory criteria like age, race, gender, or medical condition and needs.