Saskatchewan Health Minister Everett Hindley has said the average wait time for breast cancer tests should be three weeks, but patients are instead waiting about 10 weeks.
Many family doctors are still reluctant to prescribe hormonal therapy to treat menopausal symptoms. In the opinion of two obstetrician-gynecologists, however, there is no reason to hesitate.
The National Health Service is launching a publicity campaign after figures showed there were about 250 confirmed measles cases in parts of England last year.
Current pharmacy Acts continue to require pharmacists to perform as de facto security guards. Surely other trusted staff are qualified to take on that responsibility so we can stick to patient care.
The outcomes for patients with persistent low back pain are substantially less favourable than previously thought, according to a study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
In a live poll at the OPA RxTalks conference, 95% of pharmacists in the audience said they had experienced or witnessed mistreatment by a patient. The problem goes beyond the people in that room and it's time to address it.
