The shortage of healthcare resources has led to burnout among physicians. The federal and provincial governments need to work together to address this deficiency, argues Dr. Brian Gore.
As a doctoral student in the epidemiology of chronic pain, I have the opportunity to work with patient partners. Given the high prevalence and multiple impacts of this disease, it is high time we started working to change attitudes and confront the prejudices that surround it.
Our new scopes of practice offer amazing patient care opportunities and increased awareness of pharmacists as primary health. Sadly, the public still sees a lot of pharmacist counting pills and cashing out purchases.
All physician licensing authorities continue to state it is acceptable for physicians can keep records either on paper or electronically, notes health writer Pat Rich.
In spite of my resolve to reduce others’ suffering, even though I don my warrior dress daily, I found myself recently saying—out loud—“I’m tired of giving all my energy and resources to my profession.”