Alberta college no longer recommending random lottery for reducing patient panel sizesInstead, the college is recommending doctors use ‘professional judgment to establish a system for triaging patients based on their health needs.’ The quiet appointmentAs part of a series of first-person true stories written by physicians, Dr. Shafiq Qaadri writes here about his encounters with a grief-stricken patient. Solve my problem: I’m setting up practice. How can I make it as environmentally friendly as possible? We appreciate your help and your colleagues will appreciate your insights! Expecting again? Tips for helping your first-born child thrive with a new sibling Helping your older child or children navigate having a new sibling will help set the stage for positive sibling relationships across childhood and beyond. The case against clinicians ‘prescribing’ time off work (and what to do instead) At FMF, two WorkSafeBC doctors offer tips in a panel called: ‘I need a note for work, doc!’ Problem solved: How to explain med’s workload to possible partners ‘Set aside dedicated, non-negotiable time together. Be kind. Be vulnerable. Ask for what you need.’ Evolving from the ‘feedback sandwich’ to the ‘ask-tell-ask’ method of giving your input to learners Feedback between learners and preceptors is not easy for either side. How to fire a patient In an episode of his video series—the Kindly Country Quack—Dr. John Crosby discusses one of the toughest scenarios doctors can face. Solve my problem: With the plethora of vaccines required for adults at risk, how do you track appropriate vaccinations? We appreciate your help and your colleagues will appreciate your insights! Tips on primary care psychotherapy FPs face growing pressure as 80% of Canadians turn to them for mental healthcare—but how are they equipped to handle today’s demand? First Previous 5 6 7 8 9 Next Last