ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 3/21/2020
'No visitor' policy for hospitals is the new normal
Some exceptions being made for women in labour, end-of-life care, and pediatric care - 3/21/2020
I wish I didn't have to write this
The CPA's position statement on Medical Assistance in Dying fails to provide any evidence-based guidance regarding MAiD and mental illness - 3/19/2020
Dire scenario for intensive care even if COVID-19 infection rate drops: study
That scenario assumes the average daily rate of infections over 37 days would be 7.5% compared with the 26% daily rate that Canada has experienced recently - 3/19/2020
Ed Sheeran and the pharmacist's role in social distancing
As one of the remaining points of personal social contact for many, we can change our vulnerable patients' lives for the better - 3/19/2020
CPhA appeals to feds to recognize need for PPE at pharmacies
Health Minister received message that pharmacists are frontline in COVID-19 crisis and require PPE. - 3/19/2020
Pharmacies get creative to protect themselves from COVID-19
New policies, reduced hours, creating 'distance' signals and barriers all being implemented in attempt to protect staff - 3/18/2020
Ontario College of Pharmacists issues statement on compounding of hand sanitizer
World Health Organization and US Food and Drug Administration provide instructions for compounding and labelling - 3/18/2020
No proof that NSAIDs, ACE inhibitors or angiotensin II blockers can worsen the effects of COVID-19
Professional organizations issue statements to counteract misinformation circulating in the media and on social media - 3/18/2020
Alberta to fund pharmacist COVID-19 counselling
The consult fee is billable for first five assessments per day, per pharmacy