Discussions

There’s probably nothing more contentious in health than nutrition and dieting. Part of this is due to the lack of certainty in nutrition science.

When asked to close their eyes and imagine a sunset, most people can bring to mind an image of the sun setting on the horizon. But recent research has found that some people don’t experience mental imagery at all.

Medicine is basically a whole other language. When you subspecialize, you learn even more details of that language. And we often cause medical trauma and hardship by using this precise but unintelligible language to explain complex scenarios to patients.

When selecting educational events to attend, how important is it to you that the material is CCCEP-accredited to provide you with CE credits?

Take our weekly doctor poll. See what your colleagues say.

This year, the feds have pledged $198 billion to improve the healthcare system. Patients for Accountable Healthcare will be watching closely for improvements in the four key areas outlined.

Inching towards retirement, somewhat reluctantly, I've pondered what I ought to do with myself once I finally take the plunge.

Errors happen, but we can’t be afraid to speak up—or take offence when someone else does.