ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 1/2/2021
Hell hath no fury like an MD scorned: A doctor’s guide to the third deadly sin of wrath
Wrath can be defined as uncontrolled feelings of anger, rage and even hatred. It often reveals itself in the wish to seek vengeance. For physicians, this deadly sin strikes closer to the bone than might be obvious on plain x-rays. Feelings of wrath can manifest in different ways, including impatience, hateful misanthropy, revenge and self-destructive behaviour, such as drug abuse or suicide. - 12/31/2020
Ontario's patient ombudsman dies in accident
- 12/30/2020
Predictions for Canadian healthcare IT in 2021
The healthcare information technology landscape in Canada is evolving rapidly as it tries to balance the need to respond effectively and urgently to the COVID-19 pandemic while continuing to manage challenges already placing immense pressure on the Canadian healthcare system. - 12/30/2020
Pharmacists getting ready for role in COVID-19 vaccinations
As provinces and territories begin the daunting process of immunizing residents against COVID-19, pharmacists are hoping and expecting to play a part in the massive rollout over the next months. - 12/29/2020
151% rise in COVID-19 cases among B.C. healthcare workers in just six weeks
Online bookings are now being offered as an alternative to walk-ins at clinics in Vancouver, Richmond and North Vancouver. Clearly, Vancouver Coastal Health needs to do a good job scheduling thousands of appointments, especially since the latest report by the B.C. Centre for Disease Control shows that the total number of COVID-19 cases among B.C. healthcare workers rose to 3,624 from 1,442 when I last reported the figure six weeks ago.