Today, March 22nd, marks World Water Day. A day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of conserving water and managing our planet’s water resources. This year’s theme is “Accelerating Change,” which emphasizes the need to solve the water and sanitation crisis and the importance of recognizing and appreciating the value of water in all…
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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 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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New Models of Care Feb 28, 2020 | Dr. John Ross MD FRCPC — In an effort to convey some of the challenges behind modern telemedicine PRAXES asked Dr. John Ross to give us his thoughts about developing new models of care from this recent article from Forbes “Telehealth Has Huge Potential, But…
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What is Tetanus? Immunizations? Oct 19, 2019 | Dr. John Ross MD FRCPC — On a recent long weekend, a friend was out mowing the lawn. She stepped on an old nail that penetrated her foot. After cleaning the wound, she wondered about the urgency of getting a tetanus shot because it was…
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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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