Cultural Competence

Editorial: Let’s share the wealth
I believe there’s a gold mine of practical wisdom in the pharmacy profession that deserves to be shared with others who are struggling to overcome practice and professional challenges.
B.C. Premier Eby celebrates ‘first of its kind’ seamless addictions care
Dr. Seonaid Nolan, an addictions-medicine physician with Providence Health Care, says people at the highest risk, who would sometimes have to wait weeks to access detox, are now able to get it in days.

Yes, you can get syphilis of the eye—professor of ophthalmology explains

Ocular syphilis has been described as the great imitator. It can manifest in a multitude of ways and as such the diagnosis can be missed.
Weird and wonderful things lost then found inside the human body

As a professor of anatomy, I come across many such stories of strange things found inside people—foreign bodies, we call them.
Quebec employment minister wants to recruit asylum seekers to work in healthcare

The pilot project will look to place 1,500 asylum seekers in healthcare jobs over the next three years, the minister said.
It’s beginning to look a lot like burnout. How to take care of yourself before the holidays start

‘Good’ people—who are dutiful, diligent, reliable, conscientious and perfectionistic (either by nature or work nurture)—are at the greatest risk of burnout.
Big adventures for little explorers—Considerations for travelling with children

A 2022 U.S. survey found that 85% of parents reported being likely or very likely to travel as a family in the next 12 months, representing an increase from pre-pandemic levels of 70% in 2019.
Seven things pharmacists should do to prepare for emergencies and disasters: FIP

The organization has created updated guidelines for what all pharmacists should have, know and do in case of disaster.
Diabetes and mental health—a vital role for the pharmacist

Living with diabetes becomes an unrelenting burden, and it’s crucial to recognize that each person’s experience is unique, necessitating tailored emotional support.
How to ditch, delegate and defer, strategically

If the task doesn’t add value (and the College didn’t tell you that you must do it), ditch it.

Editorial: Let’s share the wealth

B.C. Premier Eby celebrates ‘first of its kind’ seamless addictions care

Yes, you can get syphilis of the eye—professor of ophthalmology explains

Weird and wonderful things lost then found inside the human body

Quebec employment minister wants to recruit asylum seekers to work in healthcare

It’s beginning to look a lot like burnout. How to take care of yourself before the holidays start

Big adventures for little explorers—Considerations for travelling with children

Seven things pharmacists should do to prepare for emergencies and disasters: FIP

Diabetes and mental health—a vital role for the pharmacist

How to ditch, delegate and defer, strategically