Healthcare

Pharmacist-led telephone intervention keeps people with Parkinson’s disease out of emergency department

A pharmacist at North York General Hospital helps older patients with Parkinson’s disease navigate symptoms and adverse events, one call at a time.
OMA fails family practice with virtual care agreement

The OMA approved an agreement to extend virtual fee codes for an additional year. There is much to like but in the current environment however, the extension agreement fails family practice.
CPhA outlines five priorities for the federal election

The Canadian Pharmacists Association has outlined five healthcare issues they hope will be discussed in the federal election campaign.
N.L. doctors say physician shortage will get worse if N.S. boosts its health system
Optometrists give province the stink eye

Currently, the province pays $44 in OHIP funding for eye exams for younger people up to age 19, and for those over age 65.
Walk-in clinics and care interruption

Dr. Jabir Jassam outlines the challenges he faces when he doesn't know what care walk-in doctors have provided to his patients—and offers a suggested solution.
Winnipeg duo puts coaching and health management front and centre in novel pharmacy model

As the first pharmacy in Manitoba granted a clinical practice licence, Simplicity Wellness is focused on consultation and coaching and does not dispense medications
57 recommendations for improving patient care: New Brunswick Medical Society

Ontario health units want provincial vax cert, exploring regional options on policy