Emergency Medicine

As part of a series of first-person true stories written by physicians, Dr. Yoel Abells wonders at the circle of life and his fortune at seeing it up close.

In our clinic, every patient gets a full slate of vital signs, no matter the presentation. The problem? These numbers are often just that—numbers. If they're not flagged or verbally highlighted, they can easily slip under the radar.

Covering many aspects of these situations, the resources provide educational videos, cards and key recommendations.

Free Open Access Medical Education (FOAMed) is a growing movement in the medical community aimed at enhancing medical education through online resources. From podcasts to videos to interactive web modules, FOAMed has made medical knowledge more accessible than ever before.

‘I looked at my patient. The narcotic was working. Thankful for my small hand, I reached into the uterus and felt along the half-contracted wall. I found what I was looking for.’

While telecoms are ready for the move, most provincial, territorial and municipal emergency services are not, the CRTC says.

A kernel of corn stuck in the ear of an ‘autistic, non-verbal, sometimes aggressive,’ large 14-year-old male.

From Nanaimo to Toronto, these physicians have made it their mission to provide care for patients with no fixed address.