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PIPEDA Information
Industry Canada has prepared an online questions and
answers document on the Personal Information Protection
and Electronic Documents Act for the health care
sector. It can be viewed at
http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/inecicceac.nsf/vwGeneratedInterE/gv00211e.html
CAPDM 40th Anniversary
The Canadian Association for Pharmacy
Distribution Management
celebrated its 40th Anniversary during
its annual Executive Conference this
past January. Established in 1964,
CAPDM is a health care industry association
for supply chain management. Its
members consist of pharmacy distributors,
pharmaceutical and consumer product manufacturers
and other specialty organizations with an interest in the
health care industry.
Integrating Pharmacists and Family Physicians to
Advance Primary Care Therapeutics
There are new and exciting opportunities for pharmacists
to participate in a Primary Health Care Transition
Fund project in Ontario. Find out more at www.impactteam.info
Welcome to the College
Vicky Gardner joined the College in November as the
SPT Secretary in the Registration Department.
Vicky came to us with a variety of administrative
and medical secretarial experience.
Vicky brings a unique perspective as she
had the opportunity to work in a
number of healthcare and regulatory
fields including the Royal College of
Physicians in London, England.
Jacquie Fletcher has recently been
hired as the Client Services Coordinator
for the College. Jacquie came to us from
Sheridan College where she most recently was Corporate
Information Systems Development Manager, and
before that, held a variety of technical positions within
the college. Jacquie’s expertise in software applications
and business processes will be invaluable in ensuring
that the Client Services Department capitalizes on technology
to serve members in an effective and efficient
manner.
Dear Editor,
Letter to Editor
I am writing to commend Mr. Saquib Khan, pharmacist
at Shoppers Drug Mart, 34 Southport Street, Toronto.
After my recent discharge from hospital, I was put on a
drug regime that seemed too complicated to me: three
different inhalers, each with its own schedule; antibiotics to
be taken orally; and a diminishing dosage of prednisone. This
in addition to my usual routine of eye drops for glaucoma and
methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis.
When my wife picked up the latest prescriptions, Mr.
Khan carefully and thoroughly explained the instructions for
their use.
A few days later, he telephoned me at home to confirm
that I understood the instructions and that I was compliant.
In our neighbourhood there are many seniors and they
particularly rely on Mr. Khan’s expertise and concern. Still, I
was astounded that, in this day and age, a pharmacist would
go out of his way for a customer. Mr. Khan stated that he was
simply “doing his job.” In his mind that is probably true, but,
sad to say, there are few members of any profession who go
that extra mile in today’s hectic workplace.
I am writing to the College because I would like Mr.
Khan’s professional record to include a special commendation
for exemplary service to our community.
R.R.
Toronto
Editor’s Note:
We are happy to receive letters from patients acknowledging their pharmacists. Kudos to Mr. Khan and to all pharmacists who
consider providing such quality care as “just part of doing their job”!
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