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- 10/21/2020
Another Toronto hospital declares COVID-19 outbreak; six patients infected
Another Toronto hospital has declared an outbreak of COVID-19. The Scarborough Health Network says six patients are infected in one unit at its general hospital in the city's east end. A spokeswoman for the health network says the unit has been closed to admissions in order to protect patients and staff. - 10/21/2020
Alberta pausing widespread asymptomatic COVID-19 testing; pharmacy appointments cancelled
Normal testing for those with symptoms will continue, as well as for those who are in close contact with known COVIC-19 cases and anyone linked to an outbreak. - 10/20/2020
Books: ‘Have compassion. Breathe’
A Hollywood writer, med school dropout and now therapist writes about how providing talk therapy also requires self-therapy. - 10/20/2020
Company handling CFPC exams lost some residents' tests
Prometric, the U.S.-based testing administration company handling the exams, told some residents in an email that it's unable to retrieve and score their tests due to technical problems. As a result, it said, those residents will need to take the test again in its entirety. - 10/20/2020
Despite criticism, Ontario pharmacies keep on testing for COVID-19
The pandemic is a time for all healthcare professionals to work together to their maximum scope, says Ontario Pharmacists Association's Justin Bates. - 10/20/2020
PMHx: A tale of three serpents
The Caduceus, the Rod of Asclepius and the truth over the symbol of medicine. - 10/20/2020
Public health recommendations around face shields should change
Healthcare workers working with patients that are potentially COVID-19 positive, should use face shields for splatter alone. Goggles are the only safe eye protection for aerosols. - 10/20/2020
B.C. doctor raises red flag about prolonged wait times for regular childhood immunization
Dr. Lauren Swann said she first became aware of the issue through feedback from her patients, but ran into similar problems herself when she tried scheduling her 18-month-old son for some shots. - 10/20/2020
Pharmacy Brands Canada expanding in Western Canada
Just launched in February 2020, Pharmacy Brands Canada already has 55 independent pharmacies and expects to have 250 by 2024.