Patient Lifestyle

Dr. Robert Dickson has a case in his walk-in that brings to mind a philosophical quandary which he has pondered over the years.

A B.C. pharmacist is facing an interim suspension while under investigation for alleged improper storage of narcotics, in addition to inadequate labelling and record keeping of prescriptions.

There have been 141 reported cases of whooping cough so far this year, well exceeding the province’s annual average of 34 cases.

The plan will cover methods including birth control pills and intrauterine devices and cost an estimated $11 million a year.

Lidocaine spray or gel used as a local anesthetic and other pain treatments—think ibuprofen or an injection of an anesthetic—are safe for most patients and can be effective, gynecologists say.

Doctors talk about the aspects of their personal lives that remain non-negotiable.

Done with residency? That doesn’t mean incorporating right away is the best idea. Before diving in, consider these three benefits and three negatives.

Educators can challenge students without resorting to intimidation, wrote the authors of an article in the Journal of Hospital Medicine.