ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 7/6/2021
Liquid vitamin D product recalled for incorrect dosing, missing safety information on the label
The dosing instructions on the label suggest users can have one or more drops per day. - 7/6/2021
Case report: Oil change
A 32-year-old Caucasian male presented at our clinic a few days ago, seeking diagnosis and treatment for a rash on his lower legs. Another intriguing case Dr. Robert Dickson has just seen in his clinic. - 7/6/2021
How Ontario Health's new tool will help physicians easily find their unvaccinated patients
Family doctors are set to play a key role in getting their more reluctant patients vaccinated. But how can they find them and how will they bill for the task of ferreting them out? - 7/6/2021
CPSO draft social media policy profoundly challenging
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has published its new draft policy statement on the use of social media by physicians but this policy, if implemented, could see doctors in Ontario abandon social media platforms to which they contribute so much. - 7/6/2021
Tech finds fit in clinical trials
Stephanie Boudreau was one of the first registered pharmacy technicians in Nova Scotia. She urges new graduates to pursue registration, even if it is not currently required at hospitals in the province. “I think the more quality assurances you can put in place, the better.” - 7/6/2021
Informing techs about informed consent
The Ontario College of Pharmacists reminds pharmacy professionals that they must obtain informed consent from the patient prior to administering a treatment, in accordance with regulations. - 7/6/2021
Preventing 'never events' in community pharmacy
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada (ISMPC), with support from the Canadian Patient Safety Institute, has developed new guidelines that focus on “never events” in community pharmacy. - 7/6/2021
Last chance for democracy at CMA
We, the undersigned physician leaders, are speaking here to represent perspectives which are shared by many practising doctors. The CMA is set to make a change that will make it undemocratic. Pure democracy is the way to go for president and board positions. - 7/5/2021
Tips for strategic planning – How to take an idea and turn it into a business opportunity
When it comes to strategic business planning, it’s important to understand that strategy and planning are two different things. Strategy guides planning, not the other way around. - 7/5/2021
Getting rid of cancel culture in the pharmacy profession
Provided you haven’t buried your head deep, deep in the sand as a response to 2020, you’ve probably noticed a few disturbing trends in the media. No, I’m not talking about the plethora of Tik Tok dances, although yikes, they are bad in their own right.