General Practice/Family Medicine

Helping patients choose OTC products
Pharmacy technicians have an important role to play in helping ensure patients are using over-the-counter products wisely and appropriately.
Cool job: Dr. Paul Dhillon, reservist medical officer, Canadian Armed Forces
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Tool helps pharmacists and physicians see interactions between cannabinoids and other medications

The free CANNabinoid Drug Interaction Review allows pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to quickly see if there is a potential interaction.
On-demand webinar: Bee prepared – understanding natural health products for pediatric cough and cold
Change for the sake of change? A look at what’s behind the choice to reorganize Alberta’s entire health system

Alberta’s health system transformation risks worsening problems rather than fixing them.
Guide outlines practical approach to primary care patients with chronic pain

RATE tool addresses the complexities of first-line assessment and treatment of chronic pain
B.C. poultry staff told to vaccinate against flu as avian strains spread among birds

Dr. Bonnie Henry said while avian flu doesn’t transmit easily from birds to humans, infections are possible—creating a risk the virus will mutate into a more dangerous form.
Niagara Health aims to reduce emergency wait times by focusing on repeat patients

The Familiar Faces program focuses on patients who frequently visit the emergency room.
P.E.I. adds Injection Decision Tool for techs, submits first NIDR report

The tool is an infographic that poses questions and indicates, based on the response, if the tech is permitted to administer the injectable product.
Cool job: Dr. Joelle Thorgrimson, FP and flight surgeon, Royal Canadian Air Force

Thinking you might want to try something new? In this "Cool Jobs" series, we highlight some inspiring Canadian physicians who are doing something a little different

Helping patients choose OTC products

Cool job: Dr. Paul Dhillon, reservist medical officer, Canadian Armed Forces

Tool helps pharmacists and physicians see interactions between cannabinoids and other medications

On-demand webinar: Bee prepared – understanding natural health products for pediatric cough and cold

Change for the sake of change? A look at what’s behind the choice to reorganize Alberta’s entire health system

Guide outlines practical approach to primary care patients with chronic pain

B.C. poultry staff told to vaccinate against flu as avian strains spread among birds

Niagara Health aims to reduce emergency wait times by focusing on repeat patients

P.E.I. adds Injection Decision Tool for techs, submits first NIDR report

Cool job: Dr. Joelle Thorgrimson, FP and flight surgeon, Royal Canadian Air Force