Department: Bedside Stories

On bullies in the pharmacy.

In Toronto in March 2003, when the city was in the midst of the SARS epidemic, Mark started to experience chills, chest pains, and shortness of breath –

On fail-safes that aren't.

For Anne, volunteering at a call center has been a learning experience – about herself!

Avid cyclist, regular swimmer, and practitioner of tai chi – but he's still obese!

A poem for parents about holding on and letting go.

When Anne volunteered to work at a call center, she thought she was a great listener. She was wrong.

A poem for parents who have lost their children.

Social worker Sharon McLaughlin explains that, when dealing with cancer, even healthcare professionals need to reach out.

A poem written to increase awareness of ALS, and to inspire those suffering from it not to give up hope.

Cheri finds out who the mystery man is … and someone's about to get hurt.

A poem written to inspire hope, and to help express cancer patients' unspoken words while going through initial stages of diagnosis.

On prescriptions and poverty.

Pharmacist Sam Uretsky takes a look at the who, when, why of drug abuse among healthcare professionals.

On bureaucracies and always being prepared.

Max considers drugs and baby boomers.

In an instant, a day of ordinary work on a mountain ranch turns into a day of terror.

A PT learns from her own experience as a patient at a cancer clinic.

Max looks at the modern pharmacy.

Based on many years of working in an inner-city clinic, a nurse practitioner provides practical advice for realistic results.