Patients, staff struggle over ‘chronic issues’ at Surrey, B.C., hospital: ministerFraser Health president Dr. Victoria Lee said the recent issues at Surrey Memorial have taken a physical and emotional toll on both patients and staff. Five tips: Supporting a co-worker suffering from depressionIf you are concerned that someone you know is suffering from a mental illness, don’t be afraid to talk about it and reach out. It’s OK if this feels awkward; we aren’t used to talking openly about this subject. ‘On floors for resuscitation’: ER staff say recruit more doctors, nurses or risk worse conditions Dr. Michael Howlett of the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians said overcrowding in emergency departments has worsened. Beyond the white coat: A symphony of love After undergoing eye surgery Dr. Jabir Jassam discovers that the power of love transcends physical changes. We’ve reached a watershed moment where we’re not going back to the way things were: CMA president Dr. Alika Lafontaine talks about pan-Canadian licensure and improving the working environment for doctors. At BC Cancer, doctors are afraid to speak out, while patients wait and wait and wait So, what’s the plan to correct this sorry state of affairs? The story’s end This bonus chapter from 'These Vital Signs' by nephrologist and writer Dr. Sayed Tabatabai holds a deeply personal story about his grandmother. B.C. family doctor limits practice to those 50 and older Doctors of BC said this was the first time they had heard of a practice being reduced by age category. How do you help a young person who is self-injuring? Research into the common condition suggests using a person-centred approach. Burnout: Some patients are to blame Family Medicine isn’t an attractive specialty these days and patient entitlement isn't helping. Ontario family doctors facing burnout, shortage to worsen, OMA says An OMA survey of its members suggests that 40% of physicians are considering retiring in the next five years. Doctors at Surrey, B.C. say staff shortages forcing ER docs to work ‘well outside their scope of practice’ A series of letters from doctors raising alarm about the management of patient care at a Metro Vancouver hospital has placed British Columbia’s largest health authority under scrutiny. First Previous 33 34 35 36 37 Next Last
