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PHARMACIENNE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-12-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Dietetics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- community nutritionist
1, record 1, English, community%20nutritionist
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- community dietitian 2, record 1, English, community%20dietitian
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In terms of career ladders, one may move from working as a community nutritionist in a local comprehensive primary care clinic to the position of senior public health nutritionist at the county level. 3, record 1, English, - community%20nutritionist
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Some dietitians have a job title that includes nutritionist such as community nutritionist. ... Dietitian is a protected title across Canada, just like physician, nurse and pharmacist. Nutritionist is also a protected title in Alberta, Quebec and Nova Scotia. 4, record 1, English, - community%20nutritionist
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Diététique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- nutritionniste communautaire
1, record 1, French, nutritionniste%20communautaire
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- diététiste communautaire 2, record 1, French, di%C3%A9t%C3%A9tiste%20communautaire
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Veuillez choisir le type d’emploi qui décrit le mieux votre rôle au sein de votre collectivité. Choisissez une seule réponse. Nutritionniste ou diététiste communautaire. Autre type de nutritionniste ou diététiste. Promoteur ou éducateur en nutrition [...] 3, record 1, French, - nutritionniste%20communautaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le titre d’emploi de certains diététistes inclut le terme «nutritionniste». C'est le cas pour les nutritionnistes communautaires, par exemple. [...] Le titre «diététiste» est protégé partout au Canada, tout comme celui de médecin, infirmier ou pharmacienne. Le titre «nutritionniste» est pour sa part protégé en Alberta, au Québec et en Nouvelle-Écosse. 4, record 1, French, - nutritionniste%20communautaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-11-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Routes of Administration (Pharmacology)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Z-track technique
1, record 2, English, Z%2Dtrack%20technique
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Z-track injection method 2, record 2, English, Z%2Dtrack%20injection%20method
correct
- Z-track injection technique 3, record 2, English, Z%2Dtrack%20injection%20technique
correct
- Z-track method of injection 4, record 2, English, Z%2Dtrack%20method%20of%20injection
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The "Z"-track method of injection is used for administering medications that can be irritating to or may stain subcutaneous tissue. This method may also be used to decrease pain that can be caused by certain medications and to reduce the possibility of necrosis occurring in soft tissue. ... The "Z"-track method involves pulling the skin in such a way that the needle track is sealed off after the injection. The recommended site for the injection is the dorsogluteal area. 4, record 2, English, - Z%2Dtrack%20technique
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Voies d'administration (Pharmacologie)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- technique d'injection en Z
1, record 2, French, technique%20d%27injection%20en%20Z
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Proposition d’une pharmacienne de l'Hôpital d’Ottawa. 1, record 2, French, - technique%20d%27injection%20en%20Z
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-05-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- circle of care
1, record 3, English, circle%20of%20care
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The circle of care is not a defined term under PHIPA [Personal Health Information Protection Act]. It is a term of reference used to describe health information custodians and their authorized agents who are permitted to rely on an individual's implied consent when collecting, using, disclosing or handling personal health information for the purpose of providing direct health care. In a physician's office, the circle of care would include: the physician, the nurse, a specialist or other health care provider referred by the physician, and any other health care professional selected by the patient, such as a registered dietitian, pharmacist or physiotherapist. In a hospital, the circle of care would include: the attending physician and the health care team (e.g., residents, nurses, registered dietitians, technicians, clinical clerks and employees assigned to the patient) who have direct responsibilities of providing care to the individual. 2, record 3, English, - circle%20of%20care
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A health information custodian and its authorized agents may rely on implied consent for the disclosure of personal health information within the circle of care while providing health care so long as the disclosure is reasonably necessary for the provision of health care and the individual has not expressly stated otherwise. 3, record 3, English, - circle%20of%20care
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cercle de soins
1, record 3, French, cercle%20de%20soins
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- réseau de soins 2, record 3, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20soins
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le terme «cercle de soins» n’ est pas défini dans la LPRPS [Loi sur la protection des renseignements personnels sur la santé]. Il est utilisé pour désigner les dépositaires de renseignements sur la santé et leurs mandataires autorisés qui peuvent s’appuyer sur le consentement implicite d’une personne pour recueillir, utiliser, divulguer ou traiter des renseignements personnels sur la santé en vue de fournir des soins de santé directs. Par exemple : dans un cabinet de médecin, le cercle de soins comprend : le médecin, l'infirmière, un spécialiste ou un autre fournisseur de soins de santé désigné par le médecin et tout autre professionnel de la santé sélectionné par la patiente ou le patient, comme une pharmacienne ou un pharmacien ou un physiothérapeute; dans un hôpital, le cercle de soins comprend : le médecin de garde et l'équipe de soins de santé(p. ex., les médecins résidents, les infirmières, les techniciens, les externes et les employés affectés aux patients) qui exercent des responsabilités directes quant aux soins à fournir à la personne. 3, record 3, French, - cercle%20de%20soins
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le dépositaire de renseignements sur la santé et ses mandataires autorisés qui veulent divulguer des renseignements personnels sur la santé d’un particulier aux membres du cercle de soins aux fins de la fourniture de soins de santé peuvent présumer qu’ils ont le consentement implicite de ce particulier, dans la mesure où cette divulgation est raisonnablement nécessaire à ces soins et où le particulier n’a pas expressément refusé ou retiré son consentement. 3, record 3, French, - cercle%20de%20soins
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cercle de soins : terme retenu par le réseau Entraide Traduction Santé. 4, record 3, French, - cercle%20de%20soins
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1989-02-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Nutritive Elements (Biological Sciences)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- decavitamin
1, record 4, English, decavitamin
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A combination of vitamins in capsular or tablet form, each of which contains vitamins A and D, ascorbic acid, calcium panthothane, cyanocobolamine, folic acid, niacinamide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, thiamin hydrochloride and a suitable form of alpha tocopherol (vitamine E). 1, record 4, English, - decavitamin
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments nutritifs (Sciences biologiques)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- décavitamine
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9cavitamine
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
déc(a); élément qui signifie 10. 2, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9cavitamine
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source :Pharmacienne des laboratoires Ayerst, Montréal. 1, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9cavitamine
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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