Healthcare

National and provincial policymakers lay groundwork for interprofessional care
While still a relatively new concept in Canada, interprofessional health care is gaining momentum among both legislators and frontline healthcare professionals. That joint push is a positive sign, considering the considerable investments required in research, training and infrastructure in order to shift the delivery of health care to interprofessional practice.
Ontario Family Health Team members share journey to effective collaboration
A key to effective interprofessional collaboration is a thorough understanding of each team member’s unique role and skills. So when Natalie Hawkins, pharmacist/owner of an independent pharmacy in Paris, Ont., took a half-time position at PrimaCare Family Health Team (FHT) in 2006, she knew the learning curve would be steep for everyone.

Tamoxifen vs. raloxifene: Which is best for breast cancer prevention?

Followup study further delineates the differences in effectiveness and toxicity between the two selective estrogen receptor modulators
Alberta legislation updates: Expanding the Primary Care Initiative; more pharmacists prescribing
Motivational interviewing puts patient at centre of care regimen
Open Communication Drives Interprofessional Success

In a healthcare system that is increasingly focused on operating without walls, pharmacists are evolving to provide enhanced professional services to patients. We will be working more closely with physicians in the coming years, and it is therefore vitally important that successful communication links are built not just between healthcare sites, but also between healthcare professionals.
Better Drug Therapy for Canadians

Patient-centred care holds promise
West Winds Primary Health Centre offers Saskatoon patients a holistic approach

During one of his Wednesday rounds, Dr. Keith Ogle, chair of academic family medicine at the University of Saskatchewan and a member of West Winds Primary Health Centre in Saskatoon, was asked a question about drug interactions. Before answering, he signalled the pharmacist educator down the hall to join the group and answer the question.
Telus to distribute interactive pillbox
First IL-6 receptor inhibitor for rheumatoid arthritis

Hoffmann-La Roche will soon be introducing Actemra (tocilizumab), the first interleukin-6 (IL-6) receptor inhibitor to be approved for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

National and provincial policymakers lay groundwork for interprofessional care

Ontario Family Health Team members share journey to effective collaboration

Tamoxifen vs. raloxifene: Which is best for breast cancer prevention?

Alberta legislation updates: Expanding the Primary Care Initiative; more pharmacists prescribing

Motivational interviewing puts patient at centre of care regimen

Open Communication Drives Interprofessional Success

Better Drug Therapy for Canadians

West Winds Primary Health Centre offers Saskatoon patients a holistic approach

Telus to distribute interactive pillbox

First IL-6 receptor inhibitor for rheumatoid arthritis