Physician assistants (PAs) are beginning to work in eight Alberta communities. Pharmacists need to keep two things in mind when…
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Recently, ACP has investigated several complaints stemming from medication errors that all could have been avoided by confirming the patient’s…
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The 2013-2014 flu season is fast approaching. Pharmacists who are competent to do so may administer FluMist® (a Schedule 2…
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In response to continued requests, ACP has reprinted the patient Health Journals. The Health Journal is a 30-page booklet that helps…
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Methadose™ is a standardized, concentrated (10mg/ml) oral solution that replaces compounded methadone for patients being treated for opioid dependence. NOTE:…
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The standards of practice for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and physicians all state that electronic signatures on prescriptions are not allowed.
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Many of the complaints ACP receives stem from patients frustrated by a lack of communication they have experienced at a…
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1:30 – 5 p.m., Oct. 2 and 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Oct. 4 (Council development on Oct. 3)
Buffalo…
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In July 2010, the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code changed to require employers to provide and ensure that any medical…
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A study using the American Vaccine Adverse Reporting System found that 63% of syncopal (loss of consciousness) events occurred within…
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