Discussions

POLL: Should physicians be refusing faxed requests for prescriptions in favour of PrescribeIT?

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Slow decline

How one patient’s mystery symptoms led to a life-saving discovery in the ER.
Social media part 2: Navigating the evolving landscape for doctors

Despite challenges, social media remains an important space where patients seek health information and physicians must adapt to engage.
Social media part 1: Bye bye birdie

While platforms like Bluesky now offer a promising alternative X/Twitter, none yet replicate the real-time conference reporting and global interaction that made Twitter indispensable in its prime.
Arbitration part IV: What to make of the new updated payment schedule in Ontario

Dr. Sohail Gandhi offers his analysis of new details from the OMA regarding the arbitration award for Ontario doctors.
Death and dying: what do young doctors need to know?

Dr. Hector Baillie writes how nowadays, the role of the doctor has become further removed from one-on-one compassionate care.
Multiple sclerosis symptoms: optic neuritis

Optic neuritis is the presenting feature of MS in 15 to 20 percent of patients and occurs in 50 percent of patients with MS at some time during the course of their illness.
Poll: Is Dr. Elaine Ma being mistreated over demand she pay back $600,000?

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