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- 7/7/2021
Alternate career? Owning a flower shop
Dr. Mamta Gautam, a psychiatrist in Ottawa, offers up answers to 10 questions we asked her about her life. - 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? - 7/6/2021
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
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.