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- 5/13/2010
Ontario Family Health Team members share journey to effective collaboration
A key to effective interprofessional collaboration is a thorough understanding of each team member’s unique role and skills. So when Natalie Hawkins, pharmacist/owner of an independent pharmacy in Paris, Ont., took a half-time position at PrimaCare Family Health Team (FHT) in 2006, she knew the learning curve would be steep for everyone. - 5/13/2010
National and provincial policymakers lay groundwork for interprofessional care
While still a relatively new concept in Canada, interprofessional health care is gaining momentum among both legislators and frontline healthcare professionals. That joint push is a positive sign, considering the considerable investments required in research, training and infrastructure in order to shift the delivery of health care to interprofessional practice. - 5/13/2010
N.S. legislation updates: Pharmacists, NPs to provide expanded services
In March 2010, the Nova Scotia Ministry of Health proposed amendments to the Pharmacy Act that will give pharmacists the authority to order lab test, monitor drug therapy and administer injections. - 5/13/2010
Making the Connection program helps healthcare professionals target heart health
A globally focused study showing a significant lack of cardiovascular knowledge among Canadians convinced Liz Heldon, chair of the Canadian Lipid Nurse Network, that she had to take action. - 5/13/2010
LOYAL project uses technology and multidisciplinary support to help patients in Quebec reach BP targets
Even though the effects of optimal management of blood pressure (BP) on mortality and morbidity rates have been clearly established, the majority of hypertension patients do not properly monitor their condition. - 5/13/2010
Healthcare team collaboration can improve patient outcomes
As a primary healthcare nurse practitioner, I have come to work in a variety of practice settings, and I believe interprofessional health care has demonstrated itself as being the model most capable of benefitting health practitioners and patients alike.