Healthcare

No time for professional programs? Here's how you can roll them out (part 2)
New British guidelines on managing inflammatory bowel disease in adults

Provide updated guidance on pharmacologic, nonpharmacologic and surgical interventions for ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease
Use respectful language when communicating with patients

Be thoughtful and inclusive with language choices particularly when discussing sexuality, substance use or sexually transmitted and blood borne infections
New MPharm program at University of Waterloo

Slated to begin in September 2020, the new MPharm degree builds on the knowledge and expertise developed in the entry-to-practice PharmD and Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degrees.
Larger portion of Canada’s public drug dollars spent on high-cost drugs
Pharmacy misfilled baby’s prescription with methadone, Ontario mother says

Five-month-old was supposed to get anti-reflux medication
Injection site use leads to decreased all-cause mortality

Vancouver study is a first to link frequent SIF use and lower risk of death from all causes
Walk-in clinic wait times in B.C. double those in Alberta and Ontario

New awards program will recognize healthcare innovation in Ontario