Breaking Barriers: College of Pharmacists of Manitoba and Rainbow Resource Centre Introduce Patient Profile Modifications for Inclusive Care
Winnipeg, March 18, 2024 – The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) and Rainbow Resource Centre jointly announce significant modifications to the Patient Profile practice direction, enhancing the inclusivity and clinical relevance of pharmacy patient profiles. Approved by the CPhM Council in December 2023, these changes include new wording and mandatory information, such as the patient’s chosen name, pronouns (if provided by the patient) and clinically relevant sex information. The modifications aim to support pharmacy practice and clinical decision-making, aligning with the commitment to fostering an inclusive pharmacy environment.
“The recently approved modifications to the Patient Profiles practice direction mark a significant step towards enhancing inclusivity and better meeting the needs of gender-diverse patients.” Jane Lamont, President of the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM), said. “The commitment to inclusivity within our respective organizations has resulted in modifications prioritizing the healthcare needs of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.”
“This is an essential step towards inclusivity within the health care system for gender diverse individuals and the broader 2SLGBTQ+ community,” says Noreen Mian, Executive Director of Rainbow Resource Centre. “We are grateful to have worked with CPhM and are thrilled to see this historic change.”
Patient profiles are comprehensive records maintained by pharmacies. These records ensure safe and effective pharmaceutical care, allowing pharmacists to monitor drug therapy, check for interactions, and provide personalized advice.
As these changes take effect, CPhM continues exploring future professional development opportunities and maintaining its dedication to collaboration, education, and support for pharmacy professionals, ensuring the delivery of inclusive care. The addition of a terminology appendix in the practice direction aims to support pharmacy professionals in delivering inclusive care to gender-diverse patients.
About The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba
The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) is the pharmacy regulatory and licensing authority in Manitoba. The legislated mandate of CPhM is to protect the public interest in pharmacy practice with a mission to support the health and well-being of the public by ensuring and promoting safe, patient-centred, and progressive pharmacy practice in collaboration with other health-care providers.
About Rainbow Resource Centre
For 50 years, Rainbow has served Winnipeg and Manitoba’s 2SLGBTQ+ community. Youth, families and adults count on Rainbow for social programming, free short-term counselling, resources, supports and importantly, a caring community. Rainbow also offers connections to community partners to ensure people have the help they need. Rainbow serves all Manitobans by creating a more inclusive community through education, community building and advocacy.
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For more information, please contact:
Anja Sadovski, Communications Specialist
asadovski@cphm.ca