Discussions

Slipping

In the literature on medical errors there is a concept called the ‘Swiss Cheese Effect.’ This happens in real life, too.
Controversial proposal seeks to shift medical training focus from expertise to values

Dr. Noah Ivers argues that a panel proposing CanMEDS be centred on social justice rather than medical expertise is poor policy.
When the standard of care is wrong

What if the guidelines we've come to rely on are based on flawed data?
Geroscience could transform aging but we must address its social and ethical implications

Canadians are living longer, but that also means they're living with more health problems for longer in their later years.
POLL: How does your pharmacy deal with aggressive behaviour from patients?

Do you have specific strategies in place to handle poor patient behaviour?
Calories, vitamins and supplements

Given how important nutrition is to health, are we taught enough about it?
POLL: Do doctors need to be activists or advocates as part of their job?

Take our weekly doctor poll. See what your colleagues say.
Case report: Out of the frying pan!

With two burn patients in one day, let's remember to remind others to be careful with potentially dangerous, common household materials.