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Dr. John Ross

Operating in the Dark Space

Operating in the Dark Space Feb 18, 2020    |    Dr. John Ross MD FRCPC — I have a really weird job. My PRAXES colleagues and I work in the shadows, the ‘Dark Space’ that people prefer not to routinely think about. We are experts in the ‘s*@# happens’ business, and when people want…
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When to use Telemedicine

When to use Telemedicine?

When to use Telemedicine? Feb 18, 2020    |    PRAXES Team — When should you be using telemedicine? The Decision regarding when to use your telemedicine services can be a little confusing! So PRAXES put together a list of our own tips to help you through these situations should you ever find yourself in…
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Sick Notes

Sick Notes – Dr. John Ross

Sick Notes Feb 18, 2020    |    Dr. John Ross MD FRCPC — We received a call recently from someone asking for a ‘doctor’s sick note’ that was requested by her employer for a recent three-day absence from work. We get these calls from time to time. I see some telemedicine companies advertising ‘get…
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Clipper Round the World: Donna checks in from Leg 4

Clipper Round the World: Donna checks in from Leg 4 Jan 4, 2020    |     Donna Von Tunk — The Australian Coast-to-Coast Leg – Qingdao Leg 4 Race 5  “This leg has been a very different challenge for us on Qingdao. We have been used to racing at the front on all the previous…
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Staying Positive: Seasonal affective disorder

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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Suture Training – Keeping your skills sharp

Suture Training – Keeping your skills sharp Nov 12, 2019    |    Dr. John Ross — PRAXES is pleased to be providing telemedical support services to Valard Construction for its work on the Wataynikaneyap Transmission Project (www.wataypower.ca). We hosted 5 Valard paramedics at our office on January 2nd to provide them with training on…
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Top 5 medical supplies every sailor should have on-board – Tips from Dr. John Ross

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

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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