ORA launches new website Rheumcareers
The ORA has launched Rheumcareers, a new website to increase rheumatology visibility to medical students/PGY1 and 2 as well as serving as a tool to help rheumatology residents find employment once their training […]
New Diclofenac dosages and warnings from Health Canada
Diclofenac: New maximum dose is 100 mg/day. Click here to see more information […]
Summer Newsletter
Click here for the Summer 2014 ORA Newsletter. The newsletter includes an update from the new ORA President, Dr. Arthur Karasik. It also includes information regarding the EMR application deadline. […]
ORA and OPA Collaboration – Enhancing Patient Care through the Use of MedsCheck
The ORA Models of Care Committee and the Ontario Pharmacists Association have partnered together to strengthen inter-professional communication and collaboration to enhance and optimize the quality of care for their patients. ORA/OPA Communication […]
EMR Articles
Please find the following 3 interesting articles regarding EMR: Five Issues That Prevent From Using Your EMR Effectively Doctor’s 10 Biggest Mistakes When Using EHR’s Doctor’s Are Talking: EHRs Destroy the Patient Encounter […]
Forteo now covered by EAP to treat AVN of jaw and Bisphosphonate-related atypical femoral fractures
Forteo now covered by EAP to treat AVN of jaw and Bisphosphonate-related atypical femoral fractures. Criteria for this can be found here […]
Drug Shortage Update
As many of you may be aware (especially our pediatric colleagues), there has been a recent unavailability of Naprosyn in liquid Suspension form. This product has been ‘owned’ by Roche Canada, for the […]
Models of Care – May 2014
The Models of Care committee has identified several key initiatives to help to support the Ontario Framework. Click here for the communication piece. […]
Sad news of the passing of Dr. Peter Lee
It is with great sadness and regret that we announce the passing on Friday June 20, 2014 of Dr. Peter Lee, rheumatologist at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Ontario. Dr. Lee was a […]
Choosing Wisely
The Ontario Rheumatology Association (ORA) proudly supports the Canadian Rheumatology Association (CRA) on its leadership role with the Choosing Wisely Canada, a campaign to help physicians and patients engage in conversations about unnecessary […]
