Cultural Competence

Poll: Will you refuse to see unvaccinated patients in person?
We will soon reach the point in Canada where everyone 12 and older who wants to be vaccinated against COVID-19 can be. Can a doctor tell his or her unvaccinated patients that they will continue to see them virtually but they can't come into the office?
WHO chief says it was 'premature' to rule out COVID lab leak
In a rare departure from his usual deference to powerful member countries, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said getting access to raw data had been a challenge for the international team that traveled to China earlier this year to investigate the source of COVID-19.

First Nations chief welcomes Quebec nurses' admission about racism in health system

The professional order, called Ordre des infirmieres et infirmiers du Quebec, said Wednesday it recognized that systemic racism existed—particularly toward Inuit and First Nations people.
B.C. college developing cultural safety and humility practice standard

The practice standards would promote culturally safe healthcare and encourage doctors to provide care with humility as part of a move to address Indigenous-specific racism in B.C.'s healthcare system.
Video: 4 ways to take time off as a physician

Dr. Paul Dhillon outlines four ways in which doctors can take a break from our professional lives in order to live fuller lives.
In doc we trust: Physicians moving the needle among vaccine-hesitant patients

More than 20% of Canadians have still not received their first COVID-19 vaccine. Physicians are playing a critical role in assuring patients who are afraid or worried about getting the jab.
Blending empathy with excellence: Pharmacy doctoral grad’s international experience gives him unique perspective

Damion Barnes wants to help patients from all backgrounds improve their health, one achievable goal at a time.
Healthcare professionals decry media outlets, saying many took WHO comments on vaccine mixing out of context
Case report: Vaccine side effects

Having read about “Moderna arm,” I was sure that I was observing a case. Seven days previous to her visit, a patient had received her first dose of Moderna vaccine. Two days later, she noticed a small red spot on her vaccinated arm. This continued to grow in size.
No masks, distancing required: Excitement, trepidation as Saskatchewan becomes next province to fully reopen

Poll: Will you refuse to see unvaccinated patients in person?

WHO chief says it was 'premature' to rule out COVID lab leak

First Nations chief welcomes Quebec nurses' admission about racism in health system

B.C. college developing cultural safety and humility practice standard

Video: 4 ways to take time off as a physician

In doc we trust: Physicians moving the needle among vaccine-hesitant patients

Blending empathy with excellence: Pharmacy doctoral grad’s international experience gives him unique perspective

Healthcare professionals decry media outlets, saying many took WHO comments on vaccine mixing out of context

Case report: Vaccine side effects

No masks, distancing required: Excitement, trepidation as Saskatchewan becomes next province to fully reopen