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- 11/24/2020
Is chocolate safe for people with IBS?
- 11/24/2020
Some lessons learned so far from COVID-19
Pharmacies remain on standby should asymptomatic testing become necessary again down the road. Meanwhile, they're busy enough with increased activities for continuity of care and flu vaccinations—so far, community pharmacists have administered close to 80% of flu shots, as well as significantly higher numbers of other publicly funded vaccines. - 11/23/2020
Quebec FP sanctioned for having an affair with a patient
A family doctor at Barrie Memorial Hospital in Ormstown, Que., southwest of Montreal, was expelled for five years for having a short romantic relationship with a patient. This is the minimum sanction provided for in Quebec's Law 11 on sexual misconduct. - 11/23/2020
How do the leading COVID-19 vaccines differ? And what does that mean for Canada?
Canada locked in a supply of potential vaccine candidates when it signed agreements with a number of pharmaceutical companies, including AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Moderna months ago, and that should accelerate a rollout when ready. - 11/23/2020
Updated relief measures to support physicians and their practices
As the pandemic continues to financially challenge businesses countrywide, the Government of Canada has recently announced extensions to existing programs as well as several additional support measures to help those who may be struggling. For a number of physicians across the country, these updates are particularly relevant.