CoVID-19 IgM/IgG testing kits for use on ships May 13, 2020 | By Dr. John Ross MD FRCPC — I am being asked by many marine clients about the availability of CoVID-19 IgM/IgG testing kits for use on ships. As of today, according to the Health Canada website, there are no point-of-care tests available, meaning…
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PRAXES Update on COVID-19 for Marine Organizations Apr 19, 2020 | Dr. John Ross MD FRCPC — On November 17, 2019, the first case of a new virus infection was noted in China, in Wuhan. On Jan 25 ON and BC had the first Canadian cases from Wuhan travelers. On March 15, NS became the…
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PRAXES perspective on telemedicine and virtual care in Canada Apr 13, 2020 | Dr. John Ross MD FRCPC — There is much in the news these days about telemedicine and virtual care. Although medical care via telephone, video and messaging has been around for many years, governments in many countries such as Canada, USA and…
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PRAXES understands that COVID-19 information is everywhere these days, but most information does not address the specific needs of Marine Operations. These links below provide excellent information from trusted sources. From the CDC for marine operators: https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/maritime/recommendations-for-ships.html https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/maritime/federal-regulations-reporting-illness-death-ships-destined-united-states.html General Infection Control Guidance: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/guidance-prevent-spread.html IMO Documents: http://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/HotTopics/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx http://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/HotTopics/Documents/Circular%20Letter%20No.4204-Add.3.pdf http://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/HotTopics/Documents/Circular%20Letter%20No.4204-Add.4.pdf For more information on the remote…
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The Future of Health-Care is Self-Care Mar 6, 2020 | Dr. John Ross MD FRCPC Dr. John Ross is an emergency physician, professor at Dalhousie University, and medical director of a telemedicine provider. He continues to advocate for profound personal behaviour and public policy changes despite the stifling powers of the status quo. With all of…
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PRAXES Medical Director Doctor John Ross shares insights on his fast-paced, dynamic career Mar 3, 2020 | Dr. John Ross MD FRCPC — The role of a PRAXES emergency telemedicine physician can be unpredictable, challenging and often exciting. PRAXES Medical Director, Doctor John Ross, is dedicated to global health and wellness and takes pride in…
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Reviewing basic patient assessment & treatment skills with Dr. John Ross Mar 3, 2020 | Dr. John Ross MD FRCPC — Dr. John Ross spent a fun day this week with a Captain and senior crew from #Clearwater, reviewing basic patient assessment and treatment skills. They discussed wound management techniques including suturing, stapling…
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Overboard in the unforgiving seas! Aug 1, 2019 | Liz Baugh, Red Square Medical — I recently asked the question to my Linked In connections; What would you like to read about with reference to First Aid and medical care at sea. One of the comments suggested some scene management with casualty bracing/positioning…
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