Problem solved: I’m in a social setting. What do I do when people ask me for medical advice?Does this awkward eventuality make you dread discussing your work at parties? We asked, and these docs told us how they navigate these scenarios smoothly. What can doctors do to handle conflict with patients?Conflict with patients can have serious consequences for the health of doctors and the safety of care. How can you minimize these situations and avoid escalation? Hospital-acquired hyponatremia risks and solutions: ISMP Canada Hospital-acquired hyponatremia “continues to be an important risk for hospital inpatients," ISMP Canada said. Here's how to prevent it Physicians need more formal training on delivering bad news: study Two-thirds of physicians say they did not receive any education on breaking bad news to patients. How to be more effective at helping youth prevent illicit drug overdose Physicians should understand trends in how youth use drugs, which youth are more likely to be affected and how to tailor proactive overdose prevention to this cohort. Solve my problem: What do I do when people ask me for medical advice in a social setting? We appreciate your help and your colleagues will appreciate your insights! For family doctors: Support and care of transgender patients 101 How can we address trans patients, establish a bond of trust and offer them inclusive care? Solve my problem: How should I respond when a patient asks me to order lab tests their naturopath wants? We appreciate your help and your colleagues will appreciate your insights! When does it pay to pay someone else? Outsourcing chores can be a godsend for busy doctors—but there are possible pitfalls too This does not taste like strawberries! As part of a series of first-person true stories written by physicians, Dr. Ros Schwartz writes here about an important lesson learnt as a child. First Previous 7 8 9 10 11 Next Last
