How much of perceived discrimination is actually real?Perceived discrimination can stem from a readiness to interpret uncomfortable experiences as biased, even if no actual prejudice exists, argues Dr. Jabir Jassam. Poll: Do you schedule phone appointments at a set time, or give patients a window during which you will call?Take our weekly doctor poll. See what your colleagues say. The key to growth isn’t hiring, it’s retention Keeping good staff happy and engaged is the best thing you can do to ensure a successful pharmacy operation. Here are some ways to achieve that. Drug News—October 2024 A review of new launches, new indications, new dosage forms and Health Canada advisories. We know how to save family medicine. Why aren’t we doing it? The family health organization is what saves family medicine. It has done it before, and it can do it again. Legal column: Attacking the standard of care It only works when the standard is fraught with risks so obvious a layperson can see them. POLL: Should colleges be prevented from pursuing doctors over any public comments they make? See what your colleagues say. Take our weekly doctor poll. Walking in other people’s shoes: a thought experiment Complexity is the reason the healthcare system is collapsing: patients are older, on more drugs, with high expectations, and not enough beds. Time is money . . . part 2 Multitasking isn’t the solution to everything—especially if you’re not being honest about how you’re really spending your precious time. What are you? The art of asking patients about identity It's best to avoid putting patients on the back foot. And what might seem like an innocent question can be an act of 'othering.' First Previous 21 22 23 24 25 Next Last