Episode #58
Pharmacist Grand Rounds Series (Lyme and Children) with Jaime McDonald
Jaime McDonald’s Grand Rounds has long been a trusted clinical learning forum, using real‑world cases to support evidence‑based decision‑making and practical application. Now delivered through Pods + PANS, each episode features real clinical cases and walks listeners through Jaime's thought process: assessing patient context, identifying key issues, reviewing evidence, and considering practical management strategies relevant to community pharmacy practice. Lyme disease is becoming increasingly common across Nova Scotia, making it essential for pharmacists to recognize its signs, understand current treatment approaches, and support families navigating a diagnosis. In this episode, PANS' Suzanne Richards-AuCoin and Clinical Consultant Pharmacist Jamie McDonald explore the unique considerations of Lyme disease in pediatric patients. From early identification and diagnosis to treatment recommendations, determining eligibility for post-exposure prophylaxis, and counseling tips for parents and caregivers, this discussion provides practical, evidence-informed insights pharmacists can apply in everyday practice. Jaime McDonald is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for the IWK Maritime Child Health Program and is a Clinical Consultant Pharmacist through PANS where she provides virtual and phone clinical consultant services to Nova Scotia Pharmacists. Jaime has been a member of the Vortex Atlantic CF Advisory Board. She has no other declarations and conflict(s) of interest. Copyright Notice By accessing the PANS Pods and PANS Podcast (the “Podcast”) you acknowledge that the contents, design, and materials are the property of the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia (PANS) or used by PANS with permission. The Podcast and its data, content, information, and other materials are protected under Canadian copyright and trademark laws. The Podcast is for general educational purposes only. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing, may be made without the prior written permission of PANS. Disclaimer The Podcast and content contained therein, including text, images, audio, or other formats, were created for general education and informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, clinical diagnosis, or treatment. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk. Furthermore, any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in the Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of PANS. PANS assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content of guests or contained in third-party materials or on third-party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced therein. Limitation of Liability PANS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THE PODCASTS.
