Practice Tips

You know the ins and outs of antibiotics—but do your patients?
Patient reminders on how to take antibiotics safely.
Eye-level connection between doctors and patients makes a difference, study suggests
The study looked at clinician posture at the beside and found that sitting or crouching at a hospitalized patient’s bedside was associated with higher patient satisfaction and trust.

Refresher: When the dog bites (. . . when the cat nips)

Clinics and EDs see more animal bites in the summer. Here are some tips and considerations for bites—and an update on rabies in Canada.
Solve my problem: How do I handle an office/clinic worker who is not pulling their weight or making mistakes?

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Manitoba college releases guidance on responsible use of AI

The college is advising members to practice informed consent with patients on the use of generative AI tools such as scribes and be aware of the limitations of this technology.
Six ways to make more time in your clinical day (and stave off decision fatigue)

Dr. Sarah Smith provided advice at an OntarioMD symposium.
Problem solved: I’m in a social setting. What do I do when people ask me for medical advice?

Does this awkward eventuality make you dread discussing your work at parties? We asked, and these docs told us how they navigate these scenarios smoothly.
What can doctors do to handle conflict with patients?

Conflict with patients can have serious consequences for the health of doctors and the safety of care. How can you minimize these situations and avoid escalation?
Hospital-acquired hyponatremia risks and solutions: ISMP Canada

Hospital-acquired hyponatremia “continues to be an important risk for hospital inpatients," ISMP Canada said. Here's how to prevent it
Physicians need more formal training on delivering bad news: study

Two-thirds of physicians say they did not receive any education on breaking bad news to patients.

You know the ins and outs of antibiotics—but do your patients?

Eye-level connection between doctors and patients makes a difference, study suggests

Refresher: When the dog bites (. . . when the cat nips)

Solve my problem: How do I handle an office/clinic worker who is not pulling their weight or making mistakes?

Manitoba college releases guidance on responsible use of AI

Six ways to make more time in your clinical day (and stave off decision fatigue)

Problem solved: I’m in a social setting. What do I do when people ask me for medical advice?

What can doctors do to handle conflict with patients?

Hospital-acquired hyponatremia risks and solutions: ISMP Canada

Physicians need more formal training on delivering bad news: study