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Yvonne Sin, MD
With December upon us, many of us have been experiencing what seems like a never-ending cold and flu season, both in clinic and at home. This comes alongside the increased mental and physical workload of holiday... Read More
We are taught to take responsibility for our actions, make amends when we make a mistake, and offer apologies when needed. A funny stereotype is that Canadians love starting a conversation with an apology: “Sorry, but... Read More
With COVID-19 restrictions lifting and traveling becoming a norm again, there seem to be more and more patients electing to seek investigations and medical care abroad. In my opinion, many patients are seeking over-... Read More
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. Adopted in 2002, it is a way to recognize the contributions of Asian Canadians to our society. The diversity of our population is what makes Canada such a remarkable place and... Read More
As our neighbors to the south face the devastating effects of the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, we must consider how this landmark decision may affect abortion care in Canada as well. Shortly... Read More
At the beginning of this pandemic, there were many unknowns about the virus. No one knew how contagious the virus was, whether it affected children and adults equally, or how long the pandemic would last. My daughter... Read More
Gender pay gaps continue to exist in a multitude of professions, and medicine is not immune, as highlighted by a recent CMAJ article by Drs Cohen and Kiran.[1] As a female physician and a new mother, I am particularly... Read More
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, a constant stream of information and news is being shared every day. The sheer amount of information can be overwhelming; every news channel and website is filled with data on the... Read More
“Doctor, can I see my chart?” The simple answer is, “Yes.” But it is actually a lot more complicated than that. I recently met with a patient who had a complex medical history, involving numerous specialists over the... Read More
When 1 July 2018 came around, I had done the countless paperwork and paid my dues. I finally got the okay to venture into the world of family medicine on my own. It was, and still is, an exciting time, but also a... Read More