ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 7/7/2021
Poll: How open is your clinic to in-person care?
With COVID-19 cases declining, are you having more patients come into your clinic? - 7/7/2021
Providing physicians with feedback reduces antibiotic overprescribing
A study published in JAMA this week found that providing physicians with feedback about their antibiotic prescribing can enhance both patient outcomes and health system sustainability. - 7/7/2021
When are family docs supposed to find the time to reach out to the unvaccinated?
The Ontario government is looking to family doctors to close the unvaccinated gaps in their patient populations. But how exactly are they going to make the time? - 7/7/2021
Alberta finance minister, health provider want to roll back pay to nurses
The salary rollback proposed by Health Minister Travis Toews and Alberta Health Services is part of ongoing contract negotiations with the union that represents about 30,000 public-sector nurses. - 7/7/2021
Pharmacy Leader Kimberly Schroeder: 'You can and will make a difference in people’s lives'
You can and will make a difference in people’s lives. There is an entire industry behind you supporting you, and if you keep the patient at the centre of what you do, you can never go wrong. - 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
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
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.