Drug InterACTIONs with tobacco smokeThe Drug InterACTIONs with Tobacco Smoke Tool was developed to assist Canadian pharmacists identify drug interactions with the polyaromatic hydrocarbons in tobacco smoke and to provide some guidance on their management. 4 tips to enhance the patient journey – and your business, Part 2.When I went through my undergraduate education in pharmacy, I was told, if there are red flag symptoms/signs, refer to a doctor. That was the end of that conversation. DOAC dosing in older patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation An oral anticoagulant is recommended for most patients aged ≥ 65 years with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF), to reduce the risk of stroke. Retiring, island-style Dr. Geoff Heseltine, was an ER doctor in Senneville, Que., when he decided at age 60, it was time to make a change. Retirement surprises Some things are predictable, some not so much Avoiding fiscal stumbling blocks Tips on steering clear of pitfalls and building a secure financial future. How Australia’s ‘national scheme’ got countrywide licences In many ways, Australia is like Canada—with palm trees. Just trying to help: Doctor slammed after he 'worked around the rules' so a patient could get meds Dr. Ed Pineau did what he did knowing a pharmacy had refused to give the drugs to anyone other than the patient named in the prescription, wrote the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island. Negative, unintended consequences of Ontario’s spring fee deal Dr. Matthew Schurter has concerns about the new fee-for-service cap on in-basket family practice billings in Ontario. Editorial: The Money Issue The case for national licences (and how Australia did it). Small but mighty? Dr. Gary Kinney ponders the merit in being a shrub amidst the tall trees of the world. Practicing pediatric medicine on the real thing: program lets medical students interact with kids and families Dalhousie University’s Parent Tot program gives students a chance to learn skills before entering clerkship. First Previous 249 250 251 252 253 Next Last