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Reduce overcrowding in emergency rooms: Canadian emergency doctors urge governments to keep safe consumption sites open
Closing the evidence-based harm-reduction programs will create more strain for overwhelmed emergency departments, the doctors note.
B.C.’s sudden change to safer supply rules creating ‘dangerous situation’ for pharmacists, clinic workers on the front lines
Professionals must now witness the consumption of hydromorphone and other safer supply prescriptions—and the sudden change in rules, with little accompanying guidance has made for a lot of extra work.

‘Scale up your practice’ podcast looks to bolster physician knowledge on helping patients with obesity

The podcast features advice on having tough conversations and building stronger connections with patients.
Like any other city employee: Meet one of the doctor’s drawn in by the offer to work in a city-run clinic in B.C.

The mayor of a B.C. town of some 22,000 residents says his phone has been ringing off the hook with questions from other towns in the province curious to learn more about the municipal-run clinic and how it has attracted three new doctors to the area.
How much sleep do you really need? Experts say it depends

Here’s what sleep scientists and doctors say about how much you really need—and whether your gender plays a role.
Spiked drinks? This new stir stick can detect them

Researchers at UBC have developed a drink-spiking drug detection that seems like a regular stir stick.
Alberta child psychiatrist sanctioned for boundary violations after exchanging gifts, personal email addresses with patient

According to the college’s findings, some of the boundary violations included engaging in casual conversations, ‘excessive disclosure’ of personal information and exchanging gifts, among others.
Indigenous Pharmacy Professionals of Canada launch DEI training

Interested pharmacy professionals can sign up now.
B.C. launches efficiency review of health authorities, starting with PHSA

Health Minister Josie Osborne says the government wants to ensure that all authorities are best positioned to tackle the ‘complex challenges’ facing the healthcare system.
Top vaccine official resigns from FDA, criticizes RFK Jr. for promoting ‘misinformation and lies’

‘It has become clear that truth and transparency are not desired by the Secretary, but rather he wishes subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.’

Reduce overcrowding in emergency rooms: Canadian emergency doctors urge governments to keep safe consumption sites open

B.C.’s sudden change to safer supply rules creating ‘dangerous situation’ for pharmacists, clinic workers on the front lines

‘Scale up your practice’ podcast looks to bolster physician knowledge on helping patients with obesity

Like any other city employee: Meet one of the doctor’s drawn in by the offer to work in a city-run clinic in B.C.

How much sleep do you really need? Experts say it depends

Spiked drinks? This new stir stick can detect them

Alberta child psychiatrist sanctioned for boundary violations after exchanging gifts, personal email addresses with patient

Indigenous Pharmacy Professionals of Canada launch DEI training

B.C. launches efficiency review of health authorities, starting with PHSA

Top vaccine official resigns from FDA, criticizes RFK Jr. for promoting ‘misinformation and lies’

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