In Canada, a conservative estimate is that long COVID has affected 100,000 to 150,000 people so far, although the studies assessing prevalence have serious methodologic flaws.
I start each of my visits, after I listen to their reason for coming, with THE QUESTION: “What’s your situation with coronavirus, are you a recovered patient or are you fully immunized?”
The Disney movie Encanto and kids staying from school has Dr. Eric Cadesky thinking about the weight of unrealistic expectations that are placed on those in privileged helping positions.
Pandemic-related travel restrictions and facility closures initially jeopardized access to abortion care. However, the pandemic has also become a catalyst for more accessible ways to deliver abortion care.
Medicine is one giant disconnect from the rest of the world—'cause we're awake when our friends and families are asleep. We're working when they're celebrating. But still, I can't help reflect on my life at New Year's.
