Jun 1, 2023

Symptoms drive patients to seek primary care, but the fact that up to half never lead to a diagnosis is a challenge; it’s also an opportunity to refresh how symptoms are viewed in family medicine. Dr Nick Pimlott hosts a discussion with Dr Thomas Freeman and Dr Moira Stewart about the implications of paying greater...

Apr 27, 2023

Continuous, longitudinal care results in better patient outcomes and health care savings, so how can this evidence be leveraged to address the crisis in family medicine? Dr Nick Pimlott Interviews Drs Michael Kolber, Tina Korownyk, and Jennifer Young about the case for investing in primary care.

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Apr 13, 2023

The success of an innovative nurse-led program points to a way to rethink how family practices help patients manage chronic noncancer pain. Dr Nick Pimlott interviews Dr Hillel Finestone about the initiative and how other clinics could adopt this approach.

Dr Finestone is a Professor in the Division of Physical Medicine...

Mar 30, 2023

The popular narrative about newer cohorts of family physicians working less than their predecessors is disputed by data published in 2022. In this Third Rail edition of the CFP Podcast, Dr Sarah Fraser interviews Dr Ruth Lavergne, a researcher at Dalhousie University, about her findings and ideas for strengthening...

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...