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Omicron vs. delta: A look at the key questions
It's too soon to know how likely it is that omicron will spread more efficiently than delta, or, if it does, how fast it might take over.
Concerns for Quebec physicians around surrogacy raised in Bill 2: CMQ
Surrogate mothers must consent from birth that their parentage bond with he child is deemed never to have existed, says the Collège de Médecin du Québec (CMQ), which judges that Bill 2 'leaves a blur.'

McMaster led study seeks to understand COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Indigenous populations

Six Nations of the Grand River has regularly reported among the highest per capita COVID-19 rates in Ontario.
WHO advises against use of survivors' plasma to treat COVID

The guidance against the use of convalescent plasma, a component of blood that is rich in antibodies, was published in the British Medical Journal.
Doctor found culpable in patient's narcotic addiction ends 50-year career with forced resignation

It wasn't the first time Dr. Harvey Stephen Pasternak, who practised in Toronto, had been found guilty of professional misconduct in relation to his prescribing practices.
RCMP urging parents to call 911 if intimidated outside vaccine clinics for kids

Cpl. Jennifer Cooper says about a dozen people voiced their opinions against vaccines at a clinic in Prince George on Monday, and some of them followed families to their vehicles.
WATCH: Maximizing your technicians Part 2: The technicians' perspective

In our ongoing 'How to' video series, here is the second in a two-part series on maximizing the role of RPhTs in order to provide pharmacy services more efficiently and effectively.
Saskatchewan expands COVID-19 booster shot eligibility to more of its residents

Residents who are 50 years or older are now eligible for a third dose, as are people 18 years and older living in the far north or on First Nation communities, and all healthcare workers.
How to help patients with neuropathic pain

Dr. Dwight Moulin and Dr. Anuj Bhatia walk through managing patient expectations and effective titration.
Would Scotland’s government-backed Pharmacy First program work in Canada?

The NHS Pharmacy First Scotland program is only a year old, but it's expanded pharmacists’ scope of practice, paid them for their time, and eased the burden on the healthcare system. Could Canada follow their example?