OPA pushing for further expansion of scopeOntario’s pharmacists got a chance to present their case for further expansion of their professional scope of practice before the province’s finance committee during pre-budget hearings this week. Managing medications after bariatric surgeryAs bariatric surgery is a nondrug measure, it has not been a focus of pharmacy in the past. But, it has important consequences for drug therapy. Fears of a looming tech shortage unwarranted: AHS Some say patients could be left vulnerable if too many pharmacy assistants are unable to meet the new regulation standards. Press Review - January 17, 2014 Check out our review of recent medical stories in the media - Top Story: Flight of mercy takes ailing doctor home to die. Read this and B.C. tech who provided OxyContin to alleged gang avoids jail time Woman claims notorious gangsters pressured her into filling fraudulent prescriptions. B.C. doctor slams walk-in clinics But local hospital district says walk-in clinics necessary piece of health-care puzzle Spotlight on: Monique Nicholson Clinical support tech reflects on rewarding work in renal clinic. Ontario MDs collaborating with chiropractors to tackle lower back pain Pilot projects, adding chiropractors to FHTs and NP-led clinic teams, key drivers to better control of LBP Ask the Private Drug Plans Expert: Closed PPNs bad for pharmacy? Are closed preferred provider networks bad for the pharmacy profession? 'Turf war' brewing between doctors, nurses and pharmacists TORONTO | A scope-of-practice "turf war" is brewing in Ontario as pharmacists and nurses push to take on tasks traditionally handled only by physicians. First Previous 2723 2724 2725 2726 2727 Next Last
