B.C. announces minimum nurse-to-patient ratios, $237M to recruit and retain staffProvincial Health Minister Adrian Dix says the nursing ratios will be a first for Canada, and no other jurisdiction in the world has a minimum ratio that applies at all times. What's next for South Korean doctors who face license suspensions because of walkoutsNearly 9,000 out of the country’s 13,000 medical interns and residents have been refusing to work for about two weeks. B.C. issues bulletin for people travelling abroad to get vaccinated against measles The bulletin reminds parents that kids aged four and older can be vaccinated by a pharmacist. Don’t lump all women together: Guidelines for breast cancer screening don’t account for data-driven distinctions between racial groups National guidelines recommend against screening until age 50, but Black, Hispanic and Asian women have peak incidence of breast cancer in their 40s, said Dr. Neil Isaac. Moving forward, giving back Diane Reeder is not one to crave the spotlight, but her accomplishments speak for themselves. SCPP expands practice scope for techs New scope for Saskatchewan techs aligns with NAPRA Model Compounding Competencies. Tech Refresher: Accommodating staff—and patients—with disabilities Workplace injuries are common for pharmacy staff, who work long hours and perform many repetitive tasks. Ontario techs can now administer RSV vaccines Registered techs can provide the vaccine to patients five years of age and older. OCP advisors highlight five community practice essentials In assessing pharmacy techs and pharmacists, College found Standards of Practice areas to improve. Another reason to quit: Smokers found to have stronger innate immune responses These stronger responses suggest smokers could experience more symptomatic disease and be more susceptible to infection in general. First Previous 185 186 187 188 189 Next Last
