Twelve opinions from 10 physicians isn’t a sign of a divided profession—it's the mark of an educated one. But we must learn to disagree without disintegrating.
Some weekends I covered the IM needs of two communities. I had a bright red sports car, which made it a bit more fun. But that morning wasn’t fun. It was tragic.
When I first entered the pharmacy universe as a writer, I recall being surprised to learn that our readers were not just those people who stood behind the raised counters in drugstores (it was eons ago!).
‘Most provinces, including Alberta and Ontario, do not charge for home support. However, in B.C., seniors with an annual income of $31,000 must pay $10,000 per year for one hour of publicly subsidized home support per day.’
The province says the agreement strengthens pharmacy sustainability, but some pharmacists worry the new clinical billing cap could create fresh challenges.
In this article re-published from the Neighbourhood Pharmacies' quarterly publication, The Gazette, Karen Welds takes a deep dive into the staffing shortage and what can be done about it.
