Discussions

Drug shortages: Whose problem is this, anyway?

Drug shortages are ongoing and the issue is not going away anytime soon. Pharmacists, you may not like what I’m going to say about how they should be managed...
Please help me help my patients

There’s a lot of darkness in the world right now, but maybe we can work together to find the light.
Artificial intelligence in retail pharmacy: the impact and potential of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to significantly impact various aspects of retail pharmacies, offering new opportunities for efficiency, customer experience, and personalized healthcare services.
Slipping

In the literature on medical errors there is a concept called the ‘Swiss Cheese Effect.’ This happens in real life, too.
Controversial proposal seeks to shift medical training focus from expertise to values

Dr. Noah Ivers argues that a panel proposing CanMEDS be centred on social justice rather than medical expertise is poor policy.
When the standard of care is wrong

What if the guidelines we've come to rely on are based on flawed data?
Geroscience could transform aging but we must address its social and ethical implications

Canadians are living longer, but that also means they're living with more health problems for longer in their later years.
POLL: How does your pharmacy deal with aggressive behaviour from patients?

Do you have specific strategies in place to handle poor patient behaviour?