Why do the recommendations for cervical cancer screening vary across Canada? My body doesn't suddenly change when I crossed a provincial boundary.
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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What you need to know about a widely used website to rate doctors
I’m looking for a doctor to do some cosmetic surgery. How reliable are the websites that rate doctors?
Should Canadians go to the U.S. to get a diagnosis?
My daughter is really sick, but her doctor doesn't know what is wrong with her. Should she go to a major clinic in the United States to get a...
A new view of diabetes: five types, not just two
I read a recent news story that said there are actually five different types of diabetes – not just two. I have diabetes. What does this mean for...
Are some patients’ opioids being cut back too much, too fast?
For a decade, I've taken opioids to deal with pain from a genetic disorder. My new doctor refuses to prescribe me the same dose of opioids to keep...
Can surgery lead to memory problems?
Between 10 and 20 per cent of patients will experience cognitive impairment at the time they are discharged from hospital after surgery.
Why was my father denied a medically-assisted death?
My father was in the advanced stages of prostate cancer and wanted a medically-assisted death and die in his own home. Why was he denied his request?
Can Alzheimer’s be prevented by boosting ‘cognitive reserve’?
I’ve heard the world’s biggest drug company has stopped searching for a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Are there any non-drug treatments in the...
How social media can affect your teen’s mental health
Although social media poses a potential risk to some vulnerable individuals, it also holds the promise of readily available antidotes.
How hearing loss may accelerate dementia
My father is going deaf, but he refuses to wear a hearing aid. Is there any way to make him come to his senses?