What is Tetanus? Immunizations? Oct 19, 2019 | Dr. John Ross MD FRCPC — On a recent long weekend, a friend was out mowing the lawn. She stepped on an old nail that penetrated her foot. After cleaning the wound, she wondered about the urgency of getting a tetanus shot because it was…
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Operating in the Dark Space Feb 18, 2020 | Dr. John Ross MD FRCPC — I have a really weird job. My PRAXES colleagues and I work in the shadows, the ‘Dark Space’ that people prefer not to routinely think about. We are experts in the ‘s*@# happens’ business, and when people want…
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When to use Telemedicine? Feb 18, 2020 | PRAXES Team — When should you be using telemedicine? The Decision regarding when to use your telemedicine services can be a little confusing! So PRAXES put together a list of our own tips to help you through these situations should you ever find yourself in…
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Sick Notes Feb 18, 2020 | Dr. John Ross MD FRCPC — We received a call recently from someone asking for a ‘doctor’s sick note’ that was requested by her employer for a recent three-day absence from work. We get these calls from time to time. I see some telemedicine companies advertising ‘get…
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Clipper Round the World: Donna checks in from Leg 4 Jan 4, 2020 | Donna Von Tunk — The Australian Coast-to-Coast Leg – Qingdao Leg 4 Race 5 “This leg has been a very different challenge for us on Qingdao. We have been used to racing at the front on all the previous…
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Staying Positive: Seasonal affective disorder Nov 17, 2019 | PRAXES Team Dark days of November got you down? As we move towards the shortest and darkest day of the year, try these tips to stay positive! Spend more time outdoors during the day Try to arrange the spaces you spend time in to…
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Suture Training – Keeping your skills sharp Nov 12, 2019 | Dr. John Ross — PRAXES is pleased to be providing telemedical support services to Valard Construction for its work on the Wataynikaneyap Transmission Project (www.wataypower.ca). We hosted 5 Valard paramedics at our office on January 2nd to provide them with training on…
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Top 5 medical supplies every sailor should have onboard Jun 3, 2019 | Dr. John Ross MD FRCPC — The most frequently asked question I get from sailors is – “what are the five ‘must haves’ in terms of medical supplies that I need for a long voyage?” Of course, that is a…
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