Discussions

Spotlight 6: Physiotherapists’ blessings
In his on-going series where he examines communication problems that come up between family doctors and other kinds of health providers, Dr. Jabir Jassam looks at a time a physiotherapist told one of his patients something that made the patient incredibly mad at Dr. Jassam.
From PPE shortages to COVID-19 vaccine distribution, the supply chain has emerged as a determinant of health

Physician-assisted . . .

I tried so hard to be there for her and to make her feel loved, but could not help my tears rolling down my cheeks.
How concerned are your patients who are parents about school this fall?

Take our weekly news poll on what you and your colleagues are saying to parents of school age kids now that the fourth COVID-19 wave is rolling across the nation and children are too young to be vaccinated
Cybersecurity of mobile devices: My top 12 recommendations

After a damning report on a spyware product, Pegasus, Dr. Artur Gevorgyan says smartphones are far from being robustly protected from malware as most of us think. Here's his tips.
Afghan crisis, health promises and an election called

Don’t forget that it was Trudeau who, on the same day that Kabul fell to the Taliban, went ahead and called an unnecessary, $600-million vanity election.
The case for substance-use decriminalization

A health problem needs to be managed using a health approach. Instead of sending individuals with substance use disorder into corrections, we should be funneling them to wellness supports.
Winning the values game

We often compare ourselves to others, especially how much money we are making. What about your values? What do YOU want?
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination in schools this fall? Ontario’s 1982 legislation spurred organized opposition
I love family medicine but I'm worried and frustrated

Dr. Alykhan Abdulla says he believes family medicine is being disrespected and threatened and that it is now false to describe family medicine as a 'calling.'