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- 4/7/2010
Ontario Nurses' Association supportive of drug cost cuts
Nurses support drug system reform, remain concerned about nursing cuts. - 4/7/2010
CAMH starts building new mental health centre
'Urban village' rises on site of former lunatic asylum - 4/7/2010
Axe falls harder than expected on Ontario pharmacies
Government: the days of inflated prescription drug prices paid on the backs of patients are over - 4/7/2010
The Healthcare Interview: Canada’s EMR guru evaluates the challenges that lie ahead
Dr. Alan Brookstone, founder of CanadianEMR.ca, is probably the most knowledgeable physician in Canada about electronic medical records. While technology has certainly made advancements, efforts have been stalled by platform inconsistencies, undefined standards and the slow pace of government agencies in developing programs. Here, Dr. Brookstone talks about what has gone wrong with EMRs, what can go right, and the role of the three Ps: politics, policy and privacy. - 4/7/2010
Reform cuts way too deep: pharmacies
Ontario pharmacy leaders have done the math and, however you look at them, the drug reforms announced yesterday add up to some painful new realities. - 4/7/2010
OTC Counselling Challenge: Prevention the best strategy for allergies
Jeff Wright, a 25-year-old male, presents at the pharmacy counter wanting to know the best product to treat allergies. Here's what you should know and recommend. - 4/6/2010
Nurse practitioners in high demand
Nurse practitioners could have an important role to play as Peterborough, Ont. hospital works on a financial recovery plan - 4/6/2010
Cassellholme Home for the Aged staffing issues
Nurses' concerns confirmed by external committee