Dr. Basran: “We can’t fix chronic disease. But we can provide better care.”
Saskatchewan’s only Royal College-certified geriatrician shares her efforts to support older patients and insights on how to provide better care.
Launching: International Development, Aid and Collaboration
Learn more about our newly launched International Development, Aid and Collaboration program. It supports Fellow-affiliated projects/activities in low- and middle-income countries.
Take action for specialty care this federal election
This October, our new federal government will be decided by election. Leading up to voting day, the Royal College is calling for action in four areas that are critical to support improved access to specialty care in Canada.
Police, health care educators team up for upcoming panel on sex trafficking
For some victims of human trafficking in Canada, interactions with the health care system may be their only chance to break free. Getting help might start with a guarded patient accompanied by someone answering all questions, a nurse noticing a cigarette burn or a doctor seeing the “branding” marks traffickers […]
Family physician cites optimism on the future of seniors’ care
“I’m actually optimistic that when I’m older we’ll have even more great doctors with a passion for taking care of older adults. I think there is no better job, to be honest with you.”
Geriatrician reflects on his specialty’s “big picture” approach
“We ask, ‘How do I help the whole person and how do I help the family?’ If you like that level of complexity, not dealing with just one system or one organ, then this is a field for you.”
