Patient-First Language

Not every day is perfect, but making the shift I describe can significantly change your practice for the better.

As part of a series of first-person true stories written by physicians, Dr. Anne Monahan reflects on the healing effects of music and seeing the whole person.

Our changing language, blessedly, reflects more nuanced thinking.

"Don Swainson is an indefatigable champion of better access for Canadians to expensive new biologic medications, and the rights of independent pharmacies to provide that care."

In most instances, numbness is a temporary symptom of multiple sclerosis and it remits without intervention. Consequently, numbness is often considered more of an annoyance than a disabling symptom. However, in severe cases, numbness can interfere with a person’s ability to function normally.

The first standardized patients program started at McMaster University in 1971. Today, all Ontario medical schools employ actors as a safe way for students to learn and be tested on clinical skills.

As part of a series of first-person true stories written by physicians, Dr. Colin Stevenson shares on his need to not be a doctor sometimes.

What Canadian healthcare needs is feedback from doctors, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, data managers, economists and patients (and their families).