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From cooking to kegels: daily lessons for prostate cancer patients drop care costs
The program created in 2019 by Gabriela Ilie and radiation oncologist Dr. Rob Rutledge includes pelvic exercises to improve bladder control, aerobic and strength exercise routines, and instruction on how to maintain intimacy despite lost sexual capacity.
Pharmacist ordered to take course after refusing to alcohol swab before administering flu shot
According to the patient’s complaint, the pharmacist refused to clean his shoulder, stating that he did not want to touch him due to COVID-19 concerns, and handed the patient a swab for him to clean himself.

BADCLAP: CPhA highlights resource of key heat and medication reminders

The poster reminds healthcare pros of drug mechanisms to keep in mind when it's blazing hot out.
Alberta’s auditor general granted extra $1M for health procurement probe

Auditor general Doug Wylie says the scope and complexity of the probe means his office needs to hire additional help and cover legal costs.
How well is Ontario doing when it comes to pharmacist prescribing for dermatology problems?

The service is popular, but missing the mark when it comes to underserviced populations.
Which is the best analgesic to treat acute pain in children?

A large meta-analysis reviewed the benefits and risks associated with various treatments used for pediatric pain. One class of drugs stands out in particular.
Which specialists are most likely to quit?

U.S. data compiled by the AMA sheds light on which specialists are expressing intent to leave their current jobs and which are most likely to stay put.
This UBC practicum model supports PharmD students working (and hopefully staying) in underserved parts of B.C.

The goal is to limit the challenges of completing practicums outside of urban centres and to encourage student interest in practicing in these parts of B.C.
Doctors from U.S., U.K. and other approved jurisdictions can now apply for full licensure in Alberta without exams

International medical graduates from the United States and other approved jurisdictions have a new streamlined path to licensure in Alberta, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta announced Friday.
Quebec pharmacists launch first ‘day without replacements’

Calling it an ‘intolerable’ situation, the AQPP is drawing attention to the growing stranglehold of replacement agencies on the pharmacy workforce.

From cooking to kegels: daily lessons for prostate cancer patients drop care costs

Pharmacist ordered to take course after refusing to alcohol swab before administering flu shot

BADCLAP: CPhA highlights resource of key heat and medication reminders

Alberta’s auditor general granted extra $1M for health procurement probe

How well is Ontario doing when it comes to pharmacist prescribing for dermatology problems?

Which is the best analgesic to treat acute pain in children?

Which specialists are most likely to quit?

This UBC practicum model supports PharmD students working (and hopefully staying) in underserved parts of B.C.

Doctors from U.S., U.K. and other approved jurisdictions can now apply for full licensure in Alberta without exams

Quebec pharmacists launch first ‘day without replacements’

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