MD, MSc, FRCPC, FACP, FRCPEdin
If one is in medical practice long enough it sometimes seems like that sense one gets when sitting in a waiting room and picking up a years old copy of Time® magazine and not realize that it is years out of date, as many of the stories seem to be the same or very familiar.
MD, MSc, FRCPC, FACP, FRCPEdin
For any physician beyond 70 years old, of which I am one, evidence-based medicine as currently configured and taught is a concept that came to us somewhat late in our careers.
MD, MSc, FRCPC, FACP, FRCPEdin
Physicians are used to using language in very special ways.
MD, MSc, FRCPC, FACP, FRCPEdin
The process of prescribing medications, explaining the risks and benefits has classically been the role and responsibility of physicians with support from other health care providers such as pharmacists.
MD, MSc, FRCPC, FACP, FRCPEdin
Diabetes Mellitus is very prevalent in the older population.
MD, MSc, FRCPC, FACP, FRCPEdin
Elderly members of society face end of life struggles while acknowledging physical and mental difficulties associated with the coming of life's end.
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MD, MSc, FRCPC, FACP, FRCPEdin
The end of one's life is always a challenge for all involved.
MD, MSc, FRCPC, FACP, FRCPEdin
The use of artificial nutrition and hydration (ANH) has become relatively commonplace
MD, MSc, FRCPC, FACP, FRCPEdin
With the rapidly increasing numbers of elders in North American Society, the prevalence of those living with dementia is clearly on the increase.
MD, MSc, FRCPC, FACP, FRCPEdin
It is clear to anyone who has cared for someone experiencing dementia that the issues of memory and recall are not the ones that play havoc with the individual and their caregivers, but the behavioural challenges.
