From the monthly archives:

September 2009

“Letting non-physicians prescribe drugs like letting flight attendant fly plane”

September 23, 2009

So says the Ontario Medical Association. “The doctors’ lobby is fighting back against government plans to let nurse practioners lead local health clinics and to allow pharmacists to prescribe some drugs.” [Winnipeg Free Press via @fpbowen] I have to disagree with the OMA’s position. In certain circumstances, for certain drugs, I believe MD-only prescriptions to [...]

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Schizophrenia in Pictures

September 23, 2009

A poignantly-illustrated, factual examination of a profoundly damaging illness, and an appeal for compassion. Click the image below to read the whole comic, 11 pages long.

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