Discussions

Dr. Yes
Dr. Jabir Jassam writes about the trials of having a colleague who seems to always give patients everything they ask for.
The trouble with ‘resiliency’
It’s time to get to the root causes of healthcare worker burnout.

I took a 90% pay cut and I couldn’t be happier

The truth is, we’re not after the money. Dig a little deeper and we don’t really want the “stuff.” We’re wanting a feeling, says Dr. Matt Poyner.
Could more togetherness be a good thing for doctors and patients?

Inspired by some ideas from Denmark, I wonder if we can create little corners of happiness at our hospitals and clinics.
A simple success: Thank you to the virtual ER that saved my family a trip to the hospital

A virtual ER visit over the weekend was one of the best healthcare experiences my family's ever had.
Communication skills: I know ‘em when I see ‘em

While there's no doubt some doctors have a natural talent for communication, these skills can be learned just like any other.
‘It’s stressful to kill somebody’: the healthcare workers who support assisted dying

Interviews with medical practitioners often indicate an uneasy relationship for many healthcare workers with this practice.
Are we finally going to abolish the dangerous practice of 'conversion therapy?'

So-called conversion therapy has a nasty history and it looks like Canada might finally be about to ban it on the federal level.
Poll: Do you plan to have in-person events over the holidays?

With Omicron and rising COVID-19 numbers, doctors face decisions in their personal lives over the holidays and whether they plan to have gatherings.
Navigating new holiday traditions in the time of COVID

There doesn’t seem to be a single aspect of our lives, not the least of which is planning new holiday traditions, that hasn’t been derailed by the never-ending pandemic. How about you?