Healthcare

How do you manage comments on your social media content?
Science communication on social media platforms is a powerful tool that can be used to increase the health literacy of our patients, elevate the profile of our profession, and even serve to complement the knowledge of our peers. However, a good dose of caution is always warranted.
Three pharmacists fined almost $304,000 for PSP referral and fee-sharing schemes
Through referral arrangements with PSP providers, Daniel Vermette, Marc Chabot and Jérôme Bergeron collectively drew between about 12,900 to 17,400 patients away from other pharmacies, according to the Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec.

Nova Scotia attracted 163 new doctors in the last fiscal year, lost another 68

Michelle Thompson calls the number a success, although the province has yet to finish a new health workforce management plan that sets out specific recruitment targets.
Instagram - should pharmacists care?

Instagram may not be the first social media platform you think of if you're a pharmacist. Sure, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn all spring to mind as useful tools to be part of the vibrant pharmacy community. But Instagram?
Walgreens launches clinical trial business

The retailer announced the launch of its clinical trial business, which the company said will “redefine the patient experience, and increase access and retention in sponsor-led drug development research.”
CMA releases wish-list for parliamentarians as they engage constituents over summer months

As members of parliament return to their ridings to engage with their constituents, the CMA has several priorities it wants to see emphasized.
Helping patients proceed with caution: Phone apps for skin diseases

Hundreds of apps targeted to patients and doctors alike, but which to pick?
Calling all doctors: Family physicians really need your help

They are the cornerstone of medical care delivery, but family doctors are struggling to maintain quality of care with the additional burdens they face. How can specialists and other practitioners provide support?
Canadian influenza vaccine guidelines for 2022-23 now available

Include guidance on Supemtek, Canada’s first recombinant influenza vaccine, and Flucelvax Quad, Canada’s first cell-based influenza vaccine.
Second complaint filed against Saskatchewan judge after former doctor's sexual assault trial

The complaint was filed Friday with the Canadian Judicial Council by a woman who accused Sylvester Ukabam of touching her inappropriately during a doctor's visit.

How do you manage comments on your social media content?

Three pharmacists fined almost $304,000 for PSP referral and fee-sharing schemes

Nova Scotia attracted 163 new doctors in the last fiscal year, lost another 68

Instagram - should pharmacists care?

Walgreens launches clinical trial business

CMA releases wish-list for parliamentarians as they engage constituents over summer months

Helping patients proceed with caution: Phone apps for skin diseases

Calling all doctors: Family physicians really need your help

Canadian influenza vaccine guidelines for 2022-23 now available

Second complaint filed against Saskatchewan judge after former doctor's sexual assault trial