Yearly Archives: 2001

Dear Dr. B: I feel trapped. I belong to the “sandwich generation”. I am worried about my parents’ health and my own health. I am worried about my business, my colleagues, my partners and my customers. I am trying to … Continue reading →

A physician’s performance is affected by many factors. One of the most important factors is the systemic deficiency in the health care area. Most physicians work very hard to compensate for these deficiencies to provide excellent care to the patients. … Continue reading →

In the last column, we briefly mentioned the Physician Achievement Review (PAR) program. Some of you may have already participated in the program to evaluate your physician’s performance. Here is some background information. In 1995, the College of Physicians and … Continue reading →

Perfection in medical practice is a laudable goal. But not achievable at all time. Some errors and complications are inherent in medicine although the medical profession promises to do no harm. But what about people like Dr. Harold Shipman? Also … Continue reading →

LeClaire family’s tragedy has brought attention to the challenges facing the mental health care system. And the Canadian Psychiatric Association says that the needs of people diagnosed with a mental illness have been neglected for far too long. What is … Continue reading →

Dear Dr. B: What causes Raynaud’s disease and what can I use to lessen the symptoms? Yours, A Regular Reader (RR). Dear RR: Maurice Raynaud (1834-1881), a physician and professor in Paris, first wrote his thesis on this subject in … Continue reading →