Diffusing Difficult Patients

My troubled personal history with the telephone before and during the pandemic

A young man pleaded for help as he was being led out of a hospital by security before taking his own life in a lake on the Saskatchewan legislature grounds. The final moments of Samwel Uko's life are detailed in documents provided to his family as part of the Saskatchewan Health Authority's review into his care at Regina General Hospital in May. The family shared the review with The Canadian Press.

The second in a video series from Dr. John Crosby

The first in a new video series from Dr. John Crosby

The doctor suspected that the judge, who threw out an appeal to have his hospital privileges reinstated, was being treated by hospital staff who made the decision

Four doctors offer some advice.

Just looking at the way my patient is standing makes my butt hurt.

Young MDs often have their judgment questioned by colleagues and patients; here’s how some deal with that