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  • A publicly funded virtual-care system would benefit us all

    The speed at which virtual care and nurse practitioner care expanded has led to issues of inequitable access for patients with some providers charging patients to speak with a doctor online or by phone or to consult with a nurse practitioner.
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  • VIDEO BLOG: A week in the life

    As part of his Kindly Country Quack video series, Dr. John Crosby details slice of life, namely a week in the life of a family doctor.
    Dr, John Crosby in a red hat in front of a body of water
  • POLL: How is vaccine season going so far?

    The government of British Columbia announced record-breaking uptake for flu and COVID-19 vaccines in pharmacies during the first week of the Fall 2024 launch. What's been your experience with vaccine demand in your pharmacy so far?
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  • The immigrants

    When present, they are not noticed, and when absent, they are not missed, says Dr. Jabir Jassam, reflecting on feelings of blurred identity.
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  • QUIZ: Doctors in science fiction

    The Medical Post is celebrating its 60th year: Every week, test your knowledge—this week a quiz on physicians in science fiction over the years!
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  • Part 2: A fine balance

    The science of ending a doctor-patient relationship (more advice to early career colleagues) from Dr. Eric Cadesky.
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  • New year, old stories

    Deliver a baby, get screamed at, all before coffee. All in a holy day’s work
    Dr. Perle Feldman
  • Is it time to retire pharmacy’s ‘most accessible’ label?

    Just as we don’t expect a thoughtfully prepared meal from a fast-food joint, we can’t expect pharmacists to provide carefully considered primary care from within a ‘come and get it all’ environment.
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