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- 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
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
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. - 5/13/2010
Tamoxifen vs. raloxifene: Which is best for breast cancer prevention?
Followup study further delineates the differences in effectiveness and toxicity between the two selective estrogen receptor modulators - 5/13/2010
Pharmacists stage last-minute rallies
- 5/13/2010
Passport to Health tool helps physicians and pharmacists tighten circle of care
Dr. Richard Tytus, a family physician in Hamilton, Ont., knows the challenges of getting patients to adhere to their medication regimens. He’s also well aware of the potentially dangerous cost of a patient claiming to be taking their prescriptions as directed when in fact they aren’t. - 5/13/2010
West Winds Primary Health Centre offers Saskatoon patients a holistic approach
During one of his Wednesday rounds, Dr. Keith Ogle, chair of academic family medicine at the University of Saskatchewan and a member of West Winds Primary Health Centre in Saskatoon, was asked a question about drug interactions. Before answering, he signalled the pharmacist educator down the hall to join the group and answer the question.