Discussions

Historic number: A cynic might say ‘look how bad things are, members are demanding change’ but Dr. Andrew Park says this means doctors care about their peers.

Recent discussions in the healthcare industry have conflated distinct issues regarding preferred provider arrangements, leading to confusion about their ethical and practical implications. This article aims to weigh in on these distinctions and clarify the nuanced differences between recommendation-based guidance and coercive restrictions in these systems.

Imagine being questioned about complex technical knowledge in front of your peers, supervisors, and members of the public—knowing that a wrong answer could lead to public ridicule. This is the reality for many medical students, with up to 90% of medical students experiencing public humiliation during their training.

Dr. John Crosby outlines his strategies when it comes to mentoring doctors on time management

Hallway healthcare is a sad reality—one we must not accept.

At our walk in clinic, on the first day after the holiday break, a patient decided to consult me regarding a chronic foot rash, which has recently become painful.

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Access to Paxlovid has become increasingly challenging. Canada needs to do a better job at making it more accessible to those who would benefit most.