November

Dr Kathleen Ross

“Remember, upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all.”
– Alexander the Great

As a cyclist, I always enjoy catching up to and passing another rider. My identity does not depend on this occurrence, but having a carrot to chase is a great motivator and leads to a better workout. One ride a few years ago occurred on an undulating route, and as I crested the first hill, I spied an old guy topping the next roller. I realize that by most accounts I am also old, but this guy appeared to be in his 60s, and unlike me he wasn’t decked out in Lycra.

Telehealth is a broad term defined as serving patients remotely or at a distance, and it can encompass different types of technology, including telephone, texting, emailing, and videoconferencing.

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Dr Dixon’s essay in the July 2020 issue of the BCMJ[1] is a powerful reminder of our need to consistently reflect on our positionality in the field of medicine and, more importantly, as part of our overall moral compass. The challenges she discusses both as a Black physician and through witnessing the care of Black women in the Canadian health care system cannot be tolerated. 

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We would like to express our concern regarding the article “Think twice: Evidence-based opioid sparing approaches to pain management.”[1] We share the authors’ concern with the current increasing death toll from poisoning of the illicit drug supply and the desire to minimize the harms from prescribed opioids. We are fearful, however, that this article will have unintended consequences for people who should be receiving opioid-based therapy. 

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