Cultural Competence

Which women are more likely to avoid re-screening mammographies?
‘It is important for physicians to carefully explain false-positive results to their patients, reassure them that the result was negative, and stress the importance of continued screening.’
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.

How do people with autism spectrum disorder see faces?

Findings from researchers in British Columbia suggest training may help patients strengthen facial recognition skills.
Ontario covers reconstructive surgery after breast cancer—so why not breast prostheses?

Advocates for breast cancer survivors and people who have had ostomy surgeries, such as colostomies, are calling for changes to the way an Ontario program covers certain medical devices, saying it leaves them paying a lot of money out of pocket.
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?
Is 65 the new 65?

The classic retirement age in Canada means basically nothing to doctors. But after 40 years in medicine, I’ve reached it. And I’m looking ahead to design the next chapter of my ‘usefulness.’
Who is most likely to experience harm in a Canadian hospital setting?

Mackenzie Health’s ‘zero harm’ plan appears to have dramatically reduced several problems.
Focus on vulnerable communities, improve data sharing before next pandemic: report

One of the six experts, Dr. Fahad Razak, says most scientists believe it’s ‘only a matter of time’ before another global health crisis hits.
Feeling resentful and angry? Try this.

Even though we no longer have to fight or flee live-threatening danger all day, our human brains are programmed to scan for danger and remember negative experiences over positive ones. Here’s how to flip the switch on that program and be more content.
How dense breasts can make it harder to spot cancer on a mammogram

Since early September, a new U.S. rule requires mammography centers to inform women about their breast density.

Which women are more likely to avoid re-screening mammographies?

We’ve got to find a way to remove the DTC form burden from family doctors

How do people with autism spectrum disorder see faces?

Ontario covers reconstructive surgery after breast cancer—so why not breast prostheses?

Tips on primary care psychotherapy

Is 65 the new 65?

Who is most likely to experience harm in a Canadian hospital setting?

Focus on vulnerable communities, improve data sharing before next pandemic: report

Feeling resentful and angry? Try this.

How dense breasts can make it harder to spot cancer on a mammogram