The past few weeks have been a good reminder that I can still contribute to projects, as a patient partner, in meaningful ways. This involves quite a bit of adaptation from the ways in which I used to do things, because I’m now living with Read More …
Today I’m going to buck the happy-go-lucky holiday trend for a moment. Why? Because this can be a truly difficult time for many people, particularly for those who feel alone or isolated, even if they don’t usually feel this way. Imagine a widow or widower, Read More …
I’m very happy to announce that my blog – on bioethics, patient privacy, and my patient journey – is finally back in bloom! Back online, in gardening terms. This blog has been offline for several months, for two reasons. First off, there was an issue Read More …
Do you enjoy watching TEDtalk videos? Would you like to attend a live event, about pain research, with a similar format? You’re in luck! PAINtalks is coming to Montreal in November! It’s being organized by the Québec Network of Junior Pain Investigators (QNJPI), and I’ve Read More …
My family doctor works at a few different clinics, so that he can offer a variety of appointment times to his patients. Sometimes I’ll see him at a nine-to-five clinic, sometimes at a wellness centre which offers evening appointments. That may not sound like a Read More …
If you’ve read any of my recent posts, you’ll know that I’ve been on medical leave from work since the winter holidays. Unhappily. I never imagined that I might have to – even temporarily – abandon my career, my dream job, and my educational plans Read More …
