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- 6/15/2021
I volunteered as a nurse's aide during the pandemic. Here's what I learned
This past spring, at the height of the pandemic, pharmacist Aska Patel volunteered to be redeployed as a nurse’s aide at a Barrie, ON. hospital. The experience changed her perspectives on many things. - 6/15/2021
Doctor as patient: Exploring 'scanxiety'
- 6/15/2021
Patients as friends, friends as patients
I grew up in Iraq where it is common for doctors to have friends and relatives as patients. I like and embraced the Canadian rules about not doing that but, despite my hyper vigilance, a few things slipped away from my hands early in my practice. . . . - 6/15/2021
Quiz: ACEI-induced edema
Healthcare providers should be able to recognize and manage symptoms of angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor (ACEI)-induced angioedema. Test your knowledge. - 6/15/2021
Video: 7 ways to avoid burning out
Physician burnout expert Dr. Mabel Hsin outlines in three videos how to detect burnout in yourself, why physicians see so much burnout and seven steps you can take to avoid burnout. - 6/14/2021
AHS suing Calgary mayoral candidate over stream of threats against healthcare workers
The highly controversial candidate remains in jail as he awaits a criminal trial on charges of causing disturbance. - 6/14/2021
Could COVID-19 be causing diabetes?
A global consortium of researchers is looking at potential causal links between COVID-19 and diabetes. - 6/14/2021
Que. FPs must take mixed remuneration system in fall—or face penalties, says Legault
Quebec premier François Legault aims to use financial penalties created by former Minister of Health Dr. Gaétan Barrette, but never applied, to force FPs to take care of a larger number of patients.