The Future of Health-Care is Self-Care Mar 6, 2020 | Dr. John Ross MD FRCPC Dr. John Ross is an emergency physician, professor at Dalhousie University, and medical director of a telemedicine provider. He continues to advocate for profound personal behaviour and public policy changes despite the stifling powers of the status quo. With all of…
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PRAXES Medical Director Doctor John Ross shares insights on his fast-paced, dynamic career Mar 3, 2020 | Dr. John Ross MD FRCPC — The role of a PRAXES emergency telemedicine physician can be unpredictable, challenging and often exciting. PRAXES Medical Director, Doctor John Ross, is dedicated to global health and wellness and takes pride in…
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Overboard in the unforgiving seas! Aug 1, 2019 | Liz Baugh, Red Square Medical — I recently asked the question to my Linked In connections; What would you like to read about with reference to First Aid and medical care at sea. One of the comments suggested some scene management with casualty bracing/positioning…
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Hospitals are not health care, lets tackle what’s really making us sick Apr 15, 2020 | Dr. John Ross MD FRCPC — Last week, I walked by the former Common Roots Urban Farm site beside the Halifax Infirmary, it’s now just brown/grey and empty. The garden was moved to the concrete and asphalt…
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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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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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A Case of Remote Telemedicine – Recollection from Dr. John Ross Aug 3, 2018 | Dr. John Ross MD FRCPC PRAXES Medical Director, Dr. John Ross, recalls a case of remote telemedicine in which a serious medical incident took place at sea and how the team at PRAXES was able to provide world-class…
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The challenges of delivering high-quality telemedicine Apr 12, 2018 | Dr. Samuel Campbell MD — Doctor Samuel Campbell talks about the complexities of providing the best telemedicine support possible to clients in remote locations. Dr. Samuel Campbell has been with PRAXES since 1997 and has seen the growth of the telemedicine industry firsthand.…
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