Patient Compliance

Study of adverse events shows most are minor but could lead to serious complications if left untreated.

A family physician shares his experience in supporting patients in making positive changes through goal setting.

As a single mother, broke and struggling after an abusive relationship, the decision to go to College to become a pharmacy technician was not the easiest path. But for me, it opened up a bright new future.

Survey respondents each reported an average of five pelvic health issues, including painful periods, pelvic floor dysfunction, fibroids and regular yeast infections.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week sent a health alert to doctors, saying the outbreak included at least 55 people in 12 states. One died and at least five others had permanent vision loss.

The Provincial Prescription Renewal Support Service (PPRSS) is for patients who don’t have a primary care provider and need prescriptions renewed. 

More than 1,000 family doctors have so far signed onto British Columbia’s new compensation model, the health minister said as the plan came into effect Wednesday.

Dr. Robert Dickson questions whether the extensive hardware in a patient's leg is reducing circulation and contributing to infection.