Discussions

POLL: How is vaccine season going so far?

The government of British Columbia announced record-breaking uptake for flu and COVID-19 vaccines in pharmacies during the first week of the Fall 2024 launch. What's been your experience with vaccine demand in your pharmacy so far?
The immigrants

When present, they are not noticed, and when absent, they are not missed, says Dr. Jabir Jassam, reflecting on feelings of blurred identity.
QUIZ: Doctors in science fiction

The Medical Post is celebrating its 60th year: Every week, test your knowledge—this week a quiz on physicians in science fiction over the years!
Part 2: A fine balance

The science of ending a doctor-patient relationship (more advice to early career colleagues) from Dr. Eric Cadesky.
New year, old stories

Deliver a baby, get screamed at, all before coffee. All in a holy day’s work
Is it time to retire pharmacy’s ‘most accessible’ label?

Just as we don’t expect a thoughtfully prepared meal from a fast-food joint, we can’t expect pharmacists to provide carefully considered primary care from within a ‘come and get it all’ environment.
We’ve got to find a way to remove the DTC form burden from family doctors

Last month, we heard directly from family doctors across the country who said they are feeling burned out, demoralized, and, frankly, unsupported.
POLL: Do you keep up with your paperwork daily?

See what your colleagues say. Take our weekly doctor poll.