Discussions

How to best care for super seniors: A portrait of a favourite patient group
If you are thinking of taking on super-seniors as patients, I highly recommend it. They don’t Google, they respect doctors, they are not trying to bag work and they are living history, unfiltered by writers, historians or politicians.
Peer review: Can this critical step in the publication of science research be kinder?
It is painful to read harshly worded criticism of work that has taken a team hundreds or thousands of hours and been submitted hopefully and in good faith. From our experience, we know that reviews can be accurate, robust and make every scientific point while using language and tone that is helpful and supportive.

Abortion and inherited disease: Genetic disorders complicate the view that abortion is a choice

Few enter into pregnancy with the idea that something could go wrong with fetal development, but approximately one in 25 infants are born with a birth defect.
Standing together for fairness and transparency—a pharmacist's call to action

I’m a fan of e-prescribing, but I have all kinds of questions about the PrescribeIT® agreements from Health Infoway. First, allow me to declare my own conflict of interest.
POLL: Is inflation affecting your practice?

Inflation is on the rise—have you noticed an impact at work?
We need to teach freshly minted physicians how to pace themselves

The fresh MD is never off the clock. This is a quick route to burnout. How do we fix it?
The joy of running

I only found out that I had exercise asthma when I was in medical school and my athletic career suddenly made perfect sense. Put me on a hockey rink or in a cross-country race in the fall and I’m pathetically short of breath, tight chested and coughing to the point of vomiting for hours.
How to train your dictation: Part 2

I have recently been using voice dictation for my letters which has been a time saver. However, it is also a constant source of mirth. Computers can screw up like no human can!
Generalists in denial

While family docs stay adrift, patients are seeking answers elsewhere, says Dr. John MacIntyre.
Aren't WE the compliance professionals?

To truly make an impact on adherence, we have to go beyond education and become coaches, working with our clients to help them successfully meet their compliance goals.