Patient-First Language

Who exactly is Black and why it matters in providing healthcare in Canada?

Health research uses a wide variety of terminology when it comes to Canada Black population and that lack of specificity has the potential to hamper key research.
NAPRA creates eight principles of professionalism for pharmacy

The National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) has published a new document the lays out the principles of professionalism for pharmacy.
Poll: Would you cull your patient roster to reduce burnout?

Take our weekly poll of Canadian physicians and see what your colleagues think.
A sick doctor shouldn’t wait eight hours in the ER

Dr. Jabir Jassam makes the case for more professional courtesy in certain situations.
OTC brimonidine ophthalmic solution now available to relieve eye redness

Lumify is the first Schedule III eye drop with low-dose brimonidine for the relief of eye redness in adults.
Toronto woman unable to work due to long-COVID has started the process for MAiD

Former chef Tracey Thompson emphasized in an interview that she does not wish to die, but with no means of financial support feels well and truly out of options.
How common are primary psycho dermatologic conditions?

Skin-picking, hair-pulling, delusional parasitosis can appear as skin problems but may need psychiatric assessment.
Quebec nurse gets job back after abrupt 2021 firing over Atikamekw patient treatment

'Prolly brown': Two Indigenous docs raise concerns about AHS' ability to deal with racist incidents