ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 3/23/2022
The COVID-19 surgery crisis is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to re-imagine surgery delivery in Canada
We can’t only blame the pandemic for poor access to elective surgery. Our surgical wait time woes predate the pandemic. - 3/23/2022
'Time for change': Toronto launching service to respond to mental health crisis calls
When a mental health crisis call comes in to 911 in certain parts of Toronto next month, a team typically consisting of two people such as a harm-reduction worker and a nurse, or an Indigenous elder and a de-escalation expert—not police—will be the first to respond. - 3/23/2022
Retiring, quitting, leaving and . . . returning: A look at the stats on Alberta's physicians
Alberta saw the number of physicians physically leaving the province rise from pre-pandemic levels, but still eked out a net increase in doctors. - 3/23/2022
Young Leader in Pharmacy John Lee: Young leaders are innovative – and that's how we pave the way for change
Young leaders are innovative – and that's the way we pave the way for change. Understanding that the pharmacy profession and landscape is changing more than ever, young leaders are identifying new avenues and solutions to continue providing value to patients and the healthcare system. - 3/22/2022
The anatomy of a cure for long COVID
In the fight against long COVID—only just begun—Canada needs to be at the forefront of researching the causes for these lingering problems and not just hammering away at the symptoms. - 3/22/2022
On trial: For one nurse, overriding an automatic drug dispensing cabinet went horribly wrong
A Tennessee nurse is facing a charge of reckless homicide for administering the wrong drug. - 3/22/2022
Moderna says its low dose COVID shots work for kids under 6
Moderna said in the coming weeks it would ask regulators in the U.S. and Europe to authorize two small-dose shots for youngsters under 6. - 3/22/2022
NDP expects phased in approach to national pharmacare promise in deal with Liberals
The Liberals have promised in their new confidence and supply agreement with the NDP that they will pass a Canada Pharmacare Act by the end of next year. - 3/22/2022
Let’s talk about prescription opioids: Starting the conversation with your patients
Your patients are counting on you! At the same time, they don’t know what they don’t know! Talk to them about accidental opioid overdose and offer NARCAN® Nasal Spray with every opioid prescription. - 3/22/2022
Would Sweden's medical malpractice system work in Canada?
Sweden's healthcare system is often listed among the Top 5 in the world, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have its problems.