MDs should think twice about ‘risky’ prescribingQuebec study finds 11% of drugs are prescribed off-label Patient, test thyselfHome tests can be a useful adjunct to office care—as long as they’re accurate and used properly Practice Gems: Give your patients tools to write down information Rapid tests can confirm flu but not rule it out Meta-analysis estimates accuracy of tests—but they are rarely used Celebrate the CPhA’s 100th National Conference in Whistler, BC National study finds NPs vital to providing hands-on care for residents in long-term care facilities Having nurse practitioners in nursing homes give residents instant access to care and treatment Beers Criteria update highlights potentially inappropriate drugs in the elderly Report designed to improve care of older adults by reducing their exposure to potentially inappropriate medications. B.C. eases rules on med reviews More patients in B.C. can receive a medication review from their pharmacist, thanks to a change in eligibility rules that took effect May 1. Editor's note: Lead the way With more than two million Canadians diagnosed with diabetes, there's never been a better time to dispense the knowledge found in this supplement. Ontario pharmacist facing trafficking charges Arrest followed a two-month investigation by OPP and local police. The Healthcare Interview: Dr. Joel Lexchin’s advice for understanding clinical research? Follow the money Drug industry expert discusses solutions to funding bias and a potential way of tying profits Video: Pharmacist foils robbery attempt... with bear spray When a man attempted to rob the same pharmacy for a third time, Susan Beller was fed up and fought back. First Previous 819 820 821 822 823 Next Last
