Compassion Fatigue

'Prolly brown': Two Indigenous docs raise concerns about AHS' ability to deal with racist incidents
With Pope Francis' upcoming visit to Alberta, some Indigenous physicians who were asked to volunteer with the health risks that come with large crowds found the request extremely upsetting.
New social media guidance for Ontario docs from CPSO
The guidance notes docs may choose to keep professional and personal accounts on social media but that the professional and personal are not always easily separated.

Mental health experts say Canada should have a three digit suicide crisis hotline

Sheryl Boswell, the executive director of Youth Mental Health Canada, said Canada should act fast to establish this essential mental health service.
DOCTOR RECOMMENDED: What are you watching, listening to or reading?

From Netflix indulgences to summer page-turners and addictive podcasts, we are seeking some ‘peer reviews’ from our doctor readers
Poll: Would you cull your patient roster to reduce burnout?

Take our weekly poll of Canadian physicians and see what your colleagues think.
Don’t blame family physicians: Many factors contributing to Ontario ER record wait times

Hospital staff, FP shortages contributing to crowded ERs.
A sick doctor shouldn’t wait eight hours in the ER

Dr. Jabir Jassam makes the case for more professional courtesy in certain situations.
Toronto woman unable to work due to long-COVID has started the process for MAiD

Former chef Tracey Thompson emphasized in an interview that she does not wish to die, but with no means of financial support feels well and truly out of options.
Pharmacists: What keeps you going?

In an upcoming feature article, we'll be looking at some of the ways in which pharmacists are finding joy, motivation and reasons for positivity in their pharmacy practice.
Ontario hospitals warn of more upcoming ER closures through the summer

Several ERs in communities such as Perth, Clinton, Listowel and Wingham have had to close recently for hours or even days at a time.

'Prolly brown': Two Indigenous docs raise concerns about AHS' ability to deal with racist incidents

New social media guidance for Ontario docs from CPSO

Mental health experts say Canada should have a three digit suicide crisis hotline

DOCTOR RECOMMENDED: What are you watching, listening to or reading?

Poll: Would you cull your patient roster to reduce burnout?

Don’t blame family physicians: Many factors contributing to Ontario ER record wait times

A sick doctor shouldn’t wait eight hours in the ER

Toronto woman unable to work due to long-COVID has started the process for MAiD

Pharmacists: What keeps you going?

Ontario hospitals warn of more upcoming ER closures through the summer