Canada’s melting pot of health care can be a tricky one to navigate from province to province, with each establishing their own set of guidelines governed by separate bodies without a national connection. So a physician practicing in Ontario may … read more
Pepper may stand a mere 4 feet tall and weigh only 62 pounds, but the Humber River Hospital is hoping that the little robot can create some pretty big smiles. The Hospital has partnered with SoftBank Robotics America to … read more
There is one doctor that we wouldn’t recommend and that’s Dr. Google. Evidence suggests that people using Google to diagnose their symptoms could end up feeling worse and even less informed than before they searched. It’s no surprise that people … read more
As administrative professionals and transcriptionists, we often spend the majority of our work day sitting at a desk. Sometimes our workload doesn’t always allow us to take a break and move around as much as we would like. The good … read more
Regardless of where you work, it’s a good idea to know how to keep your hands clean. In a recent newsletter regarding Independent Health Facilities and Out-of-Hospital Premises, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario noted: The ministry notice … read more
Four times each year, a new team of astronauts and cosmonauts are sent to the International Space Station. In most remote part of our world, monitoring the health of those onboard is a challenge. To overcome the distance, NASA utilizes telemedicine … read more
A successful medical practice requires employees who are competent, hardworking and loyal. Attracting, hiring and retaining that type of employee can be a challenge. One solution to this problem may be in transforming your corporate culture by championing volunteerism. Recent … read more
When it comes to helping a patient, communication is key. Health outcomes are directly influenced by the clarity of actionable information that you provide to a patient. It has reached the point that limited health literacy is considered a hidden … read more
Reprinted with permission of the author, Dr. José François Table 1: A tool to assess the quality of consultation and referral request letters Consultation and Referral Request Letter Assessment Tool Date of letter: Discipline letter directed to: A. … read more
View image | gettyimages.com When you consider how many hours you spend at your workstation, it’s important to make sure that not only are you comfortable, but also that stay healthy. Your workstation has three components – the … read more
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