The first phase of the Pharmacare Act, passed last fall by the Liberals and the NDP, calls for the federal government to fund the cost of contraceptives and diabetes medications for patients.
In this letter to his colleagues, the president of the Quebec Order of Pharmacists provides an update on a decision by the Disciplinary Board that has provoked much comment and concern among pharmacists.
Sure, we want to convey empathy, compassion and concern. We want to do the best by our seniors. But we have to be careful not to judge an individual on the basis of age when we age at different rates.
In an open letter to the Order of Pharmacists of Quebec, the president of the APPSQ revisits pharmacists' obligations regarding documentation and calls for a more rigorous disciplinary process.
In research and medical treatment, patients often are expected to make major decisions under time constraints when they are already distraught. Knowing this, it is the responsibility of healthcare practitioners, and the medical system itself, to ensure patients are prepared to make these decisions.
