Healthcare

Doctors Nova Scotia wants permanent virtual care solutions from the province
Nancy MacCready-Williams, CEO of Doctors Nova Scotia said the association is anticipating an extension of the program and wants to see it made permanent, hoping to see the number of doctors practicing in the province continue to rise.
Health Canada warns against use of benzocaine products for children under two
The risk of methemoglobinemia in children is more significant than the potential benefits of benzocaine, especially as children may be incapable of communicating its related symptoms including weakness, confusion, headache and difficulty breathing, Health Canada said.

Guidelines recommend pharmacists provide take-home naloxone to all opioid users

Take-home naloxone kits are publicly funded in all Canadian provinces and territories and have been shown to effectively reduce opioid-related deaths.
Alberta Health Services appoints Indigenous patient navigator

In her new role, Crosschild is set to work with Indigenous patients to liaise and build trust and accessibility within issues like health education, medical translation and helping patients understand diagnoses.
The giving of thanks

Notes of gratitude as the year of living Covid-ly marches on
What exactly is a virtual emergency room?

Between Oct. 5 and Oct. 12, CHEO doctors saw 89 patients through its virtual emergency department and 86 per cent were able to get the care they needed without coming in to the ER, according to a hospital spokesperson.
Greater action needed against resistant infections in Canada
Up to 85% of community pharmacies in England will be in deficit by 2024: report

Currently, between 28% and 38% of U.K. community pharmacies are in deficit, the report estimated.
Calgary doctors calling for more transparency on reviews of hospital COVID-19 outbreaks

Healthcare workers want to know what Alberta Health Services learned from the initial outbreak at Misericordia Community Hospital in Edmonton, but don't have access to the report.
Alberta doctors concerned about UCP AGM proposal for option of 'privately funded' healthcare

Neurologist, Dr. Luanne Metz has established a political action committee, called Eyes Forward, to warn against the potential harms of allowing privatization in the system.

Doctors Nova Scotia wants permanent virtual care solutions from the province

Health Canada warns against use of benzocaine products for children under two

Guidelines recommend pharmacists provide take-home naloxone to all opioid users

Alberta Health Services appoints Indigenous patient navigator

The giving of thanks

What exactly is a virtual emergency room?

Greater action needed against resistant infections in Canada

Up to 85% of community pharmacies in England will be in deficit by 2024: report

Calgary doctors calling for more transparency on reviews of hospital COVID-19 outbreaks

Alberta doctors concerned about UCP AGM proposal for option of 'privately funded' healthcare