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- 9/19/2022
CPSA seeking 2 new members for its competence committee
In order to qualify as a committee members, doctors must hold an active, valid permit to practise in the province. - 9/18/2022
‘Help Us Help You’ campaign helps pharmacies in Nova Scotia talk to the public about their services
The Nova Scotia Pharmacy Association launched the campaign to advise the public on how to make their interactions with pharmacies more efficient. - 9/18/2022
Will Newfound and Labrador’s pharmacists soon have an extended scope of practice?
Newfound and Labrador’s Health Minister Tom Osborne has said that an update on pharmacists scope of practice is coming soon. - 9/18/2022
Long COVID plan, funding decisions in the works, Moore says
Hospitals have been submitting proposals to Ontario Health, and now the province is working to provide guidance to primary care professionals on how to care for patients with long COVID symptoms. - 9/18/2022
Just half of Canadians plan to get their flu shot this fall
The potential for a weak flu shot uptake could combine with a difficult flu season and stress the health-care system further, says Danielle Paes, Chief Pharmacist Officer of the CPhA - 9/18/2022
Continuing professional development: Netflix or Carnegie Hall?
While in-person events are fun, there are loads of reasons why we should maintain virtual options for continuing medical education. - 9/18/2022
Event spotlights specialty pharmacy
Neighbourhood Pharmacies takes initiative to demystify specialty market and unite stakeholders. - 9/18/2022
Safer opioid supply program leads to drop in hospitalizations, ER visits: study
The study found no increased risk of infections or overdoses and a decline in healthcare costs unrelated to primary care or outpatient medications after a year. - 9/18/2022
N.B. sexual assault nurse says premier's comments are a 'slap in the face'
CBC reported this week that a 26-year-old woman who went to the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital last month after she had been raped was told there were no available nurses trained to perform the rape kit procedure. - 9/17/2022
Isn't it time to reduce fees for older docs?
In a letter to CPSO registrar and CEO, Dr. Charles Shaver offers a solution to retaining more physicians—and other healthcare providers.