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Paul Taylor retired from his role as Sunnybrook’s Patient Navigation Advisor in 2020. From 2013 to 2020, he wrote a regular column in which he provided advice and answered questions from patients and their families. Follow Paul on Twitter @epaultaylor
Do people with artificial hips and knees need antibiotics before a dental visit?
I have an artificial knee. The hospital said to take antibiotics before dental appointments because bacteria in the mouth could get into the...
The pros and cons of medical marijuana
I threw out my back last year and the pain hasn't gone away. I'm desperate for the pain relief. How can I find out if marijuana might help?
Celebrating a child’s birth with help from an Aboriginal midwife
Question: My doctor said I should deliver my baby in a hospital. Will a hospital let us follow our traditional Aboriginal birthing practices?
How smartphone apps can aid doctors and be good for your health
If physician reaches for a smartphone, there's a good chance the doctor is tapping into the most up-to-date, medical information that applies to you.
How to provide long-distance support to cancer patients
It can be difficult to be far away from a loved one when he/she has cancer. These resources can help you provide long-distance support to your loved...
Are my confidential medical records really safe from prying eyes?
Question: Recent news reports suggest that U.S. border security agents have access to medical records of Canadians. Is this really the case?
Sleepwalking: A troubling but treatable disorder
I am a sleepwalker and I’m afraid I might hurt myself some night because I live alone. And I don't have a family doctor. What am I to do?
How to protect yourself from the unknown risks of a new drug
My doctor has prescribed a new drug to treat my condition. I trust my doctor, but I’m still worried about side effects. Should I be worried?
How to access medical records of a deceased relative
I live in Ontario and my father recently died of cancer. I would like to obtain my dad’s medical records. How do get access to them?