Over the past decade, outpatient psychiatric clinics in Vancouver and across British Columbia have experienced a notable increase in referrals focused on diagnostic clarification. Referrals... Read More
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In family practice, it is now common for a patient to arrive with a phone in hand, along with a list of symptoms, search results, and questions prepared before the visit. Before I can even ask my... Read More
Medical trainees make countless sacrifices in pursuit of their careers: weekends, holidays, sleep, and often their own well-being. Are they also sacrificing their ability to achieve their long-term... Read More
The widespread adoption of patient portals—digital interfaces that provide patients with direct access to their electronic health records—has given patients easier access to their radiology reports.... Read More
Climate change and environmental determinants of health Climate change and related environmental determinants are increasingly recognized as major drivers of physical and mental health.[1,2]... Read More