Doctors without protectionA colleague being attacked on social media. Dr. Jabir Jassam wonders if there is not more we can do to defend ourselves? Patient threatened him, his family and demanded 24/7 access: Doctor gets 8-month suspension in a ‘truly unique case’ Dr. Simon Jonathan O’Brien’s patient told him she carries a knife and had dug up his private contact details and information about his family. Do you come off as impersonal, abrupt or annoyed? How to improve your counterside manner With heavy workloads and so many distractions, it’s hard for pharmacists to always be present, let alone pleasant. Pharmacist Stephanie Burden shares some useful advice. The begging bowl A gift from a patient to Dr. Gary Kinney proves to be much more valuable than expected. Doctor tells Law Society of Alberta that former health minister visited his home A trio of complaints against Tyler Shandro stem from his time as health minister early in the COVID-19 pandemic. Halifax doctors worry announced ER improvements won't work due to lack of beds The open letter to Premier Tim Houston signed by 39 doctors says the real problem is the “overuse'' of emergency departments which lack bed space. Case report: Unexpected chest lesions A patient's one "additional" concern turns out to be a startling and interesting case. Case report: Allergy or virus-related rash? It is interesting to learn how patients connect (or fail to connect) life events to medical problems. Poll: Do you give out your private phone number to patients? Take our weekly doctor poll. See what your colleagues say. Problem solved: How do I end an appointment without upsetting or angering a patient? We asked physicians how they tackle this delicate problem, and these are the four top tips. First Previous 17 18 19 20 21 Next Last
