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Personal Health Navigator
Paul Taylor, Sunnybrook’s Patient Navigation Advisor, will provide advice and answer questions to patients and visitors, relying heavily on medical and health experts.
Having trouble navigating the healthcare system? Have a question about your care?
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U.S. stem cell clinics trading on hope and hype
On the Internet, I came across a bunch of U.S. clinics offering stem-cell treatments for a variety of illnesses. Are these clinics legit?
Do fitness trackers put your privacy at risk?
I bought a fitness tracker, hoping it will help me boost my physical activity. However, a friend said the device might expose my personal health...
How to seek the help of Ontario’s first patient ombudsman
I have a complaint with the care my father received at an Ontario hospital. Can the province's new patient ombudsman help me?
How to reduce the risk of side effects in seniors taking multiple medications
The elderly are especially vulnerable to adverse side effects and medication interactions caused by the drugs they're taking. Here's how to reduce...
Can doctors accurately predict how long a terminally ill patient will live?
My aunt's doctor said she had about six months to live. She died over one month later. Are doctors usually this bad at predicting how long patients...
Why Lyme disease can be so hard to diagnose and treat
My doctor said I had Lyme disease and put me on antibiotics for a month. I finished the treatment, but I still have symptoms. Is this typical for...
Finding reliable sunglasses may be harder than you think
Summertime is almost here and I want to get a new pair of sunglasses. What should I buy to best protect my eyes?
Why heartburn drugs should be used sparingly
My doctor wants me to stop taking a drug which I need to control my heartburn. I’ve been on this drug for years without any problems. Why should I...
Why medical marijuana may be better than opioids for treating cancer pain
QUESTION: My father is 84 and has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. The medication he has been prescribed for pain isn’t working. He wants to...