Explainer on new rules under B.C.’s Health Professions and Occupations ActUnder the new rules, the colleges will investigate complaints but the provincially appointed director of discipline will establish a panel to decide how someone will be disciplined. Canadian medical schools shine in new international rankingThe QS world university rankings by subject provided another chance for Canadian medical schools to shine. CPhA glad to see Canada Health Act Services Policy coming into effect Even though the policy is going into effect, provincial and territorial governments will have an extra year to get their own infrastructure in line. Federal government taking over vaccine injury compensation, aims to address backlog The vaccine injury support program began accepting claims in June 2021, after the widespread rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in Canada. N.S. health agency misusing rules around sole-sourced contracts, says auditor general Kim Adair’s new report says that since 2020 Nova Scotia Health has awarded more than $3.7-billion worth of sole-sourced contracts, referred to as alternative procurement. Ontario Autism Program spend now nearly $1B, advocates hope it makes dent in waitlist Michael Parsa, the minister of children, community and social services, says the ‘vast majority’ of the new funding will go toward core services. That was quick! Pharmacists Manitoba asks that pharmacists be allowed to help with measles vaccines and the province says yes hours later In most other provinces, pharmacists are able to administer measles vaccines. Once a luxury for moms, doula care is going mainstream The U.S.’s once-reluctant medical establishment is increasingly welcoming the way doulas complement doctors and nurses. Pharmacist-led cancer clinic is a 'lifesaver' as oral therapies surge Waterloo clinic embeds pharmacists into oncology teams, easing pressure as more patients shift to oral anticancer drugs. 'Theft is a criminal offence': ACP warns about the dangers of diverting medication Alberta pharmacy regulator sends reminder to members after suspending technician who took controlled substances for personal use. First Previous 17 18 19 20 21 Next Last
