Discussions

Are we making eczema worse? Rethinking the role of skin creams

You wouldn’t put lotion on an open wound, right? Dr. Carlos Yu examines whether the typical approach to treating eczema is sabotaging potential improvement.
When we are not the doctor

In medicine, we’re trained to stay rational and calm—but when illness strikes those we love, even the strongest clinical armor can fall away.
I am a doctor

For Doctors’ Day—May 1—Dr. Alykhan Abdulla shares his latest poem on identity and the everyday reality of the profession.
Editorial: The Regulatory Issue

With high burnout, light touch called for from colleges of physicians and surgeons.
The Doctor’s Lawyer: Agreeing to a plea? What to know

Your CPSO plea deal can be used against you in criminal proceedings.
No physician should be punished for advocating for life-saving services during the toxic drug crisis

As a young doctor-in-training, I feel obligated to speak out against Island Health’s unethical treatment of Dr. Jessica Wilder.
POLL: Which federal party do you think will be best for Canada’s healthcare?

See what your colleagues say!
5 things psychedelic therapy has taught me (that have nothing to do with the trip)

As a family physician and group facilitator, I’ve witnessed growing interest in psychedelic-assisted therapy — both in the clinical community and public discourse. Here are some important and unexpected things I've learned.