Patient-First Language

The website features images of dermatological conditions presented across the skin-colour spectrum—aiming to bolster knowledge where many traditional textbooks have failed.

Exposure to certain perfumes triggers severe allergic reactions in Dr. Jabir Jassam but despite clinic policies and staff reminders, some patients disregard this.

Cannabis-induced psychosis is a particular concern as the concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, which causes a euphoric high, has increased in recent years and could affect adolescents’ brain development.

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Along with changes to the information pharmacists should include—or not include—in patient profiles, the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba has issued a terminology appendix explaining gender diversity concepts and terms.

How physicians communicate a prognosis can have a major impact on how a patient handles that information.

CBC has reported a stroke patient was recently discharged from the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton and taken to a Travelodge south of the city that couldn’t accommodate his wheelchair and where he was fed fast food and no one properly cared for his hygiene.

The princess released a video statement Friday after intense worldwide speculation about her health, saying that following successful abdominal surgery in January.