Discussions

Dr. Jabir Jassam says he supports the old saying “what happens inside the family should stay inside the family.” He's certainly seen examples of families who don't follow that guidance in his practice. And maybe the Canadian Family Physician journal should have thought about that.

The 2021 proposed CMA governance changes to promote equity and diversity provide a pathway to quickly achieve a diverse national leadership team for Canadian physicians. Some members have expressed interest in eventually moving to an election process for board selection. How do we ensure an equitable opportunity for election of all candidates, with a process that is less biased?

When first-time mother Melanie approached her obstetrician-gynecologist in Ontario to request a caesarean birth plan, she found his response unsettling.

It is 6:15 and the morning calm of the lake mirrors the distant pines. The stove-top percolator diffuses the essence of espresso, an early morning jolt necessary for the long drive back to the sweltering city. Vaccination Day: The Sequel, has finally arrived.

The Public Health Agency of Canada released colour-coded guidance on what people can safely do, once they’re fully vaccinated. The rules say the fully vaccinated can gather indoors with a small group for a dinner party or movie night. Tell us what you think in our news quiz.

Clinic walls used to sag with special shelves and trays full of forms. Cupboard doors refused to close as forms refused to stay inside. Extra forms always slipped out onto counters and floors, when you tried to yank one out from the bottom of a pile.

I was parked in the hospital parking lot, waiting for an MRI of my brain, I do my last minute check for metal objects. No shrapnel, prosthetic valves, pacemakers, just my watch and wedding band. The latter slipped off reluctantly.

Something new has emerged from the depths of healthcare social media that could represent an evolutionary step in networking on Twitter. Twitter Spaces.