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Manitoba has yet to approve extended virtual care visits with doctors or specialists and is the only province in the country that doesn't allow doctors to bill for such visits.

The free app offers real-time access to information including virtual chats with health professionals during set hours.

Since the pandemic struck last March, pharmacists have faced a multitude of challenges as they strive to maintain continuity of care. One change meant to help pharmacists better manage patients’ drug therapy is the federal government’s decision to issue a short-term subsection 56(1) exemption from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). And pharmacists are pushing hard to make the exemption permanent.

The Canadian Forum for Rare Disease Innovators says the new price controls within the guidelines will make things more difficult for Canadians suffering from rare diseases.

The nurses, doctors and social workers involved in the mobile unit travel the city, jumping between homeless encampments and other areas to treat anyone in need of medical attention.

Guy Smith, president of the Alberta Union Provincial Employees told the paper the walk-off was a spontaneous and grassroots effort.

In response to the staffing shortages, the commission recommended that in addition to increasing the supply of PSWs, the province should ensure LTC staff recruitment efforts are addressing the need for an appropriate mixture of staff to meet the "increasing acuity and complex care needs of residents."