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- 2/9/2020
Methadone bottles found in recycling bin leads to big fine
A Saskatoon pharmacy manager is facing a penalty of more than $17,000 after empty methadone containers with residue and sensitive patient information were found in the pharmacy’s recycling bin. - 2/9/2020
International Pharmaceutical Federation releases international guidelines on coronavirus for pharmacists
The document outlines preventive measures , what equipment to stock, and advice pharmacists can give to patients - 2/9/2020
Ontario launches project to let paramedics treat palliative patients on scene
The one-year pilot will be run in Ottawa, starting in April - 2/9/2020
Changes to senior drug benefits cruel, won't save money: Alberta opposition
The Alberta Opposition says changes to drug plan benefits affecting 60,000 people are not only heartless but could lead to higher health spending in the long run. - 2/9/2020
The Innovators: Making connections to serve Indigenous communities
Listening, learning and earning trust must come before providing care - 2/6/2020
Halt public health restructuring plans until coronavirus outbreak over: Ontario NDP
Andrea Horwath added, however, that she does not believe the province is in any danger because of current funding - 2/6/2020
Death of doctor who raised alarm on coronavirus prompts mourning, backlash against Chinese officials
The doctor's death is prompting rare public condemnations of the Chinese government's handling of the initial stages of the outbreak - 2/5/2020
Top Ontario health official says coronavirus surveillance is widening
People entering Canada from other parts of China should closely monitor themselves for symptoms - 2/5/2020
A national licence for doctors in Canada: Is it really possible?
A national licence to practice may be one way to help address the lack of doctors in some regions, and to encourage telemedicine consultations