Healthcare

Keys to a better hospital stay
A Canadian essential medicines list must be evidence based

A national essential medicines list has been proposed to reduce inequitable access and improve health
CPhA calls on all federal candidates to address drug shortages

More than 129 new drug shortages have been reported to Drug Shortages Canada since the election campaigning began
Liberals have made a momentous promise on primary healthcare
CMA releases new data on factors linked to physician burnout

The CMA said it hopes this data can be used by hospitals and other healthcare institutions to target key areas for action to improve physician health
Quebec won't appeal ruling that struck down assisted death provision

The Quebec government won't appeal a court ruling last month that struck down sections of the provincial law on medically assisted dying that were deemed unconstitutional.
The Liberals have failed to enforce the Canada Health Act
Seniors in B.C. can register for high-dose flu shot

The B.C. chapter of the Canadian Association for Retired Persons (CARP) is partnering with pharmacies to help make the high-dose flu vaccine more readily available for its members.

Technician injection authority coming to Nova Scotia