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Dr. Mohan Virick wins 2016 Patient’s Choice Award

The winner of the inaugural Doctors Nova Scotia Patient’s Choice Award is Dr. Mohan Virick, a family physician from Sydney, N.S. “I have practised in Nova Scotia for 53 years,” says Dr. Virick, who has dedicated his five-decade career to […]

Permalink to Three Common Health Issues You Probably Don’t Need Tests & Treatment For

Three Common Health Issues You Probably Don’t Need Tests & Treatment For

Did you hurt your lower back shovelling last winter? Are you currently suffering from the common cold or seasonal allergies? What about those restless nights that you lie awake tossing and turning without ever actually falling asleep? Lower back pain, […]

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Levelling Up; What Medical Students REALLY Need to Know to Succeed

Each May, the graduating class of Dalhousie Medical School awards one of their professors the Silver Shovel Award. It’s an honour that recognizes teaching excellence, rewarding a professor’s dedication, compassion and commitment to helping their students succeed. Dr. Brock Vair […]

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Why Patients Shouldn’t Have To Worry About Their Privacy No Matter Who They Are

When you see a doctor you should feel confident that your personal health information is confidential and protected. We frequently talk about the importance of a strong physician-patient relationship in the delivery of high-quality patient care. The foundation of this […]