Discussions

Much of the conversation about Botox centres on whether it looks good or bad, or if getting it can be considered a ‘feminist’ choice. Less attention has been given to the fact that research indicates that one in six patients who are injected with Botox—or Botulinum toxin, a neurotoxin—experiences adverse effects from the procedure.

Is accidental contact an act of professional misconduct? The CPSO suggests it is – but the tribunal hasn’t agreed.

A difficult era for Alberta FPs and why Bill 13 is the reset we needed.

We don’t consciously consider the plethora of useful information which we have accumulated over our lifetime.

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If we don't have a real conversation and a real plan, Alberta is on a path where regardless of how many millions you have in the bank, there won't be a functioning hospital system to deal with your life-threatening conditions when they occur.

At the University of Toronto, our CAPSI chapter has spent the past year focused on helping pharmacy students grow into confident, capable, patient-centred professionals.

For pharmacists, using structured breathing protocols has been shown to enhance focus during medication reconciliation, improve patience during difficult patient interactions, and reduce end-of-shift exhaustion.