Many of the conditions we see and treat daily have roots in lifestyle decisions and behaviours. With good preventative advice and support, perhaps we can help reduce their incidence.
An application filed by Dying with Dignity in Ontario Superior Court on Monday argues that it is discriminatory to bar people with mental disorders from being eligible for an assisted death when it is available to people who suffer physically.
Whether it’s solving a complex patient’s puzzle to determine a tricky diagnosis, or a simple triple check that averted disaster, these moments serve a special satisfaction.
Emotional awareness and expression therapy may be beneficial in reducing chronic pain in the general population, according to researchers who examined its effectiveness for older veterans.