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The chart
Difficult. Hostile. Uncooperative. Missed appointments.
Pinky promise
Tears streamed down my face. There was a dim light somewhere in the distance—faint and flickering. I could see it, and I was desperate to reach it. But my body would not move; it lay unresponsive, as if it no longer belonged to me.

Jane Doe: More than just a name

A small but significant error fumbles an important patient interaction.
‘They desire a better country’: An urgent call to rebuild Canada’s blood supply

Since June 1, our national blood inventory has fallen by nearly 20%. As a hematologist and immigrant who chose Canada, I know firsthand that giving blood to save a stranger is the truest measure of our nation.
Sometimes the learning that makes us uncomfortable teaches us the most

My recent first aid and CPR re-certification reminded me why maintaining these skills matters—and why we shouldn’t let anxiety stand in the way.
Skip the doctor, pay for the scan, break the system

Alberta's plan to allow unreferred, private diagnostic testing is a costly mistake that will increase public wait times and expose patients to unnecessary harm.
Poll: What will be the effect on Alberta public wait times of new patient self-refer for tests plan?

See what your colleagues say. Take our weekly doctor poll.
FHO+: What should we really measure in family medicine?

The new model’s focus on hourly productivity risks prioritizing basic access over comprehensive patient care.
Berlin Pride attack

I have a nephew in Berlin. He is gay. He was at this Christopher Day Parade with his husband. I emailed him immediately expressing my condolences and to check on him.
Case report: Just a cream

Dr. Robert Dickson presents a case involving a patient who came to his clinic asking for ‘just a cream,’ but discovered a far more serious issue upon examination.