The Reality of Facing Cancer
Patients are expected to trust in their strength of character and hope for a miracle. My wife had a different approach.
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The North Needs More Doctors
As a locum doctor in the Northwest Territories, I know that residents do not always get the health care they deserve
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Why Is No One Talking About Hospital-Acquired Delirium?
Every year, bad care leaves hundreds of thousands of patients with a devastating mental disorder
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The Danger of Putting Youth on Antidepressants
Why medication shouldn’t be the default treatment for our kids’ mental health
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The Case For Diagnosing Yourself Online
Googling our ailments is turning us into a nation of hypochondriacs. But it could also help fix an overburdened health care system
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Can Police Help Solve the Opioid Epidemic?
In the US, some police departments are sending people with addiction to rehab rather than arresting them. But it could be doing more harm than good
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The Poor Need a Guaranteed Income, Not Our Charity
Community gardens, cooking classes, and food banks may make us feel good, but they don’t solve the problem of food insecurity
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What Canadians Can Learn from America’s Healthcare Debacle
Every nation struggles with the harsh reality that there is no one, perfect solution to the problem of how we should take care of ourselves and each other
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When Being Healthy Is Unhealthy
Instagram-style fitness is just another reason for women to hate their bodies
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How Childhood Trauma Can Lead to Chronic Illness
The mistreatment of children is creating a public health crisis
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