It is not always easy to work in your own neighbourhood as a doctor. But I have spent my entire family medicine career taking care of my neighbours, I see them outside, we walk our dogs together.
As pharmacists, we are indoctrinated to gather patient medical information such as allergies, medical conditions, lifestyle, over-the-counter medications, and other health status-related details.
Winnipeg’s Jewish community raised concerns that the draft standard would mean a doctor who is also a mohel would be guilty of professional misconduct if they performed the circumcision in a newborn’s home.
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.
