Mar 16, 2023

With polypharmacy common among older patients, proper administration of medications and avoidance of drug-food interactions are extremely important. Dr Nick Pimlott interviews pharmacists Alex Crawley and Erin Yakiwchuk about everyday pitfalls, practical tips, and the value of team-based care in addressing these...

Mar 2, 2023

Lifestyle medicine is an innovative form of primary care that could help shift our system to focus on wellness and prevention rather than disease. Dr Sarah Fraser hosts a chat with Dr Sheila Lakhoo about the benefits of this approach as well as barriers that exist in accessing and practising lifestyle medicine.

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Feb 16, 2023

Solutions to the health care crisis exist if political will can be found to change. Dr Rick Glazier shares inspiring insights on both the challenges and opportunities before us in this conversation with your host, Dr Nick Pimlott.

Among his many roles, Dr Glazier is a family physician in Toronto, Ont, a renowned...

Feb 2, 2023

Concrete actions designed to ensure health care aligns with the needs of Indigenous people and communities are the focus of this conversation that Dr Nick Pimlott hosts with Drs Mandy Buss and Veronica McKinney. They discuss the CFPC’s Declaration of Commitment to cultural safety and humility, key resources that...

Jan 19, 2023

Older people are using substances at a high rate, yet stigma and ageism often prevent them from obtaining appropriate and compassionate care. Dr Sarah Fraser chats with Dr Lara Nixon and Dr Cathy Scrimshaw about what physicians and the system at large can do to enhance access to services, reduce harm, and treat...