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- 10/31/2010
Quebec’s MD health minister aims for reform
Proud of new IVF legislation, Dr. Yves Bolduc also keeps daily tabs on waits for surgeries, ERs - 10/31/2010
Practice Issues: Adverse Reactions - Identifying elderly patients at risk
Study attempts to develop method of identifying elderly patients at increased risk for an ADR. - 10/31/2010
Tech Refresher: Helping patients prevent cold and flu
Pharmacy technicians have an important role to play in helping patients prevent cold and flu. - 10/31/2010
Editorial: When pharmacists ain’t happy…
Pharmacists feel no one is standing up for their right to a humane, professional, supportive work environment. - 10/31/2010
Effective S.H.O.T. series: Successful Training
Last time (May), we looked at successful orientation as part of the process for staff recruitment and retention referred to as Effective S.H.O.T. (Screening, Hiring, Orientation, Training). The next, and final, stage of the process is the implementation of a successful training program. - 10/31/2010
Update on new tech delegation standards in Quebec
Quebec unveils draft standard of practice that will govern the delegation of technical functions to pharmacy technicians. - 10/31/2010
Thigh ultrasound reveals arterial calcification
Severe findings are significantly associated with diabetic complications - 10/31/2010
Practice Issues: Adverse Reactions - Cranberry juice–warfarin interaction
Recent analysis looks at evidence that implicated an interaction between cranberry juice and warfarin. - 10/31/2010
NS progressing toward expanded scope of practice
Nova Scotia pursuing expansion in three areas: prescribing, administration of drugs, and participation in lab tests for drug therapy management. - 10/31/2010
Practice Issues: Ethics and Issues - What can I do to make doctors implement my recommendations?
Derek Jorgenson offers tips to help increase your success rate.