Discussions

The unexpected benefits of the one-two punch
I almost didn't make it to class that night . . . He threw punches right at my face. I kept my hands up to protect myself, but it took all my strength to stop the blows. I focused every ounce of my attention on blocking his fists as they came barrelling towards me. He hit hard: He was the same height as me, but at least 50 pounds heavier—all muscle.
My happy place
Hello, my name is Perle Feldman, and I am a birth junkie.

Poll: The impact of COVID on your pharmacy's bottom line

How are you quantifying the net financial impact of COVID vaccination campaigns conducted in your pharmacy?
Lighten up! Tips to declutter at home or at work

Knowing that many doctors can use help getting organized, I recently interviewed the co-owner of In Order Co., a professional organizing company. One of their services is to help people get rid of the clutter, which can be stressful, and get organized once and for all.
Poll: Will you refuse to see unvaccinated patients in person?

We will soon reach the point in Canada where everyone 12 and older who wants to be vaccinated against COVID-19 can be. Can a doctor tell his or her unvaccinated patients that they will continue to see them virtually but they can't come into the office?
Dear Doctor Rude

Dear Melissa, I saw a patient in the ER and called a resident at a tertiary hospital who was breathtakingly rude. What should I do?
Doctors with boundaries
The central role of the family doctor in the diagnosis and management of fibromyalgia

Notes from a rheumatologist on what family doctors need to know about fibromyalgia and its treatment.
Now is not the time for a federal election

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has shaved off his beard and trimmed his hair. Pre-writ electioneering is occurring across the country. But coronaviruses often show seasonality and we may not be as done with the pandemic as we'd like. Now is not the time for an early election call.
Treating specific symptoms of autism or ADHD can help children, even without a diagnosis

For individuals experiencing mental health difficulties, early access to support services and effective intervention can be life-altering. To access these services through the healthcare system, however, most institutions require an official diagnosis.