If you find yourself without a primary care practitioner, you aren\’t alone. In our city in Northern Ontario, the cohort of retiring family physicians with larger practices are taking 1.5-2 new graduates to fill their practices. The importance of having a family practitioner is profound. Managing urgent issues, coordinating specialist referrals, preventative health care and… Continue reading Managing Your Health Without A Primary Care Practitioner
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Mastering the Telephone Doctor\’s Appointment
If I hear the word \”new-normal\” one more time, I don\’t know what I am going to do. New-normal makes me think about what was, in the past, and then reminds me of what I\’m missing, which is the exact trap many of us get caught in when reminiscing and staying in our heads and… Continue reading Mastering the Telephone Doctor\’s Appointment
Getting the Most out of your Medical Appointments
Although we are all currently distracted and #stayinghome during the COVID-19 pandemic, I thought I could provide a few handy suggestions for the next time you have a medical appointment. Here are some tips from the front lines on how to get the most out of your appointment. 1. Come prepared Many offices are… Continue reading Getting the Most out of your Medical Appointments
Dr. Lorraine Sharp 