Discussions

The list was harder to come up with than expected. Many “truths” I thought about were relative and easily challenged. Half-truths at best. So here’s my list of the closest thing to medical truth that I could come up with. 

You don't have to look too far to see the erosion of trust. The most frightening example is the COVID anti-vaxxer. I have spoken to a few: I try not to argue, just engage in respectful conversation. . . and find myself biting my tongue.

One of the biggest failures I have had as a family doctor over 49 years is helping patients lose weight and keep it off. But the future of obesity medicine is bright.

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Dr. Mark Wise explores the world of the follow-up appointment, as he continues to document his experience as a doctor as patient in his journey with Parkinson's.

After an abnormal MoCA test, the patient wouldn’t follow up for further assessment. Now Dr. Jabir Jassam wonders if he has a duty to report to the Ministry of Transportation out of drive-safe concerns.

The word 'just' is the 66th most used word in the English language, writes Dalhousie University medical student Bridgette Chan. When its application minimizes doctors and patients, it's just no good.

Virtual versus in-person is a false dichotomy, argues Dr. Dominik Nowak. Remote and in-person care both serve different purposes, for different people, at different points in their health journey.