11/7/2024 It's best to avoid putting patients on the back foot. And what might seem like an innocent question can be an act of 'othering.'
10/17/2024 The classic retirement age in Canada means basically nothing to doctors. But after 40 years in medicine, I’ve reached it. And I’m looking ahead to design the next chapter of my ‘usefulness.’
9/6/2024 In the world of professional sports, there are a lot of superstars with very big egos, who really aren’t “nice people” at all. Johnny Gaudreau was the exception.
9/6/2024 I do consultant work in sexual medicine for Southern Alberta. I can state without hesitation that the medical knowledge base of my patients regarding sex is NOT great.
8/29/2024 A return to joy is in zeitgeist these days—let’s not miss out!
8/15/2024 The Olympics may be over for this round—but there are many lessons we can take from them to apply in practising medicine.
8/9/2024 In the second half of this series, Dr. Ted Jablosnki explores the pros and cons of the options available for including trans athletes in competitive sport.
7/30/2024 What are the parameters that need to be considered to make a good-faith assessment of the question?
7/14/2024 Water quality experts are increasingly concerned about finding traces of prescription and OTC drugs in our water systems.
6/27/2024 What? Of course not! This has been scientifically proven in the last century . . . hasn’t it?
6/6/2024 There are so many concepts applied to other areas of work, from finance to entertainment, that could be readily applied to medical care. Just imagine . . .
5/29/2024 What do all of these cases have in common? Therapeutic success, patient satisfaction and drugs being used off-label for treating conditions they have no official indication for.
