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Telephone Scam By Fake Pharmacists

3/16/2018

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"Hello this is pharmacist. You got drugs for me?"

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Examining An Unusual Complaint

2/28/2018

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An unusual case of protecting patient privacy...

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What Happens After Hospital Accreditation

12/28/2017

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A slight exaggeration of true events...

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What Happens During Hospital Accreditation

12/28/2017

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Based on a true story....kind of.

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Tylenol #1 With Codeine Debate - Here's A Story

10/4/2017

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​This recent experience I had with a patient illustrates some of the holes within our current system...

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When You Get That Patient Who Just Doesn't Want Your Help

5/8/2017

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This is all I think about when I have a patient who:
a) doesn't want to see their doctor/NP
b) doesn't want a MedsCheck
c) doesn't want my advice
but clearly.... 
d) has a Drug Therapy Problem and would benefit from all of the above...

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Interprofessional Collaboration Part 2

4/15/2017

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What Drug Causes These Side Effects?

3/27/2017

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Can you guess what medication can cause these side effects?

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Yes I Can Dispense Your Horse Pills

1/17/2017

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It's pretty common for a patient to request a refill for a medication that he or she does not know the name for, and all they know is the description....
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Patient Completely Outsmarts Student

11/18/2016

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Two years ago, I was completely outsmarted by a patient during one of my clinical rotations...

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If You Don't Believe In It, It Can't Happen.

11/10/2016

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While on locum shift...

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Sneaky Person in Patient's Building

11/6/2016

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Patient was worried about theft of her meds.

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Math Challenge For Pharmacists

9/23/2016

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Can you solve this math program for preparing a liquid solution?

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Pharmacists Took Thermodynamics In School Right?

9/21/2016

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Patient's spouse: "How long is this one ice pack going to keep my husband's insulin cool for on the plane?"


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Patient Counselling Quirks

9/12/2016

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Most medication counselling to patients (or family) is straightforward....
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Burglars Break into Pharmacy...and Don't Steal the Drugs

8/21/2016

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​Three burglars broke into a pharmacy in Toronto, Ontario last night. However, unlike a typical pharmacy break-in, the pharmacy reported that no medications were taken. 

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Pharmacy Owner Called to Discipline Committee due to Unprofessional Behaviour 

8/16/2016

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Edward Gopok, owner of Trainer Drug Mart, has allegedly charged a higher than usual dispensing fee to a patient. Mr Larry Jaz filed the complaint with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.​

“I had a prescription to fill,” says Larry. “The listed dispensing fee was ten dollars so I gave them my prescription and started playing Pokémon Go on my phone while I waited.”
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Cold Medication

8/9/2016

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​Sometimes the medication you take ends up making things worse...

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