Understanding Arthritis
Pain in the joints is one of the most common reasons to visit a family doctor, and this can result in the diagnosis of arthritis. The...
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Making the most of your MOST: advanced care planning and Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment
Sadly, there comes a time for all of us when serious illness or injuries affect our lifespan. These moments may come as expected after a...
Pain: Part Two-The Toolbox for Treating Chronic Pain
A colleague once said to me: “chronic pain causes so much suffering. I wish we had better medications for suffering.” I have never...
Pain: Part One
Pain is one of the most common reasons to visit a family doctor and treating pain effectively and safely is one of the most complex and...
Goodbye PPI: How to Break Up With Your Heartburn Pill
Please don’t make any changes in any of your medications until you have carefully reviewed this topic with your family doctor. It is...
A word from the Patient Advisory Committee
Guisachan Family Medicine has operated a Patient Advisory Committee since 2017. This committee is comprised of patients from our...
I need some sleep...
We spend nearly a third of our lives sleeping. It is hard to understand how important sleep is to staying healthy and feeling your best...
Doctors in training at Guisachan Family Medicine
We believe that teaching future doctors is great for patients and for us as family doctors and that teaching makes us better clinicians. ...
Caring for your stitches
After the removal of a skin lesion or a mole, you will need to take care of the incision as it heals. Doing so may limit scarring, may...
Kidney disease: The ABC's of the GFR and CKD
You are probably reading this because we have raised some concerns about your kidneys. We hope that this article helps you understand...
Pre-diabetes. Let's talk about your blood sugar...
Prediabetes is the condition in which your blood sugar is no longer normal, but it hasn’t risen to a level at which diabetes is diagnosed....
Preparing for your physical for women
A physical exam is an opportunity to focus on a health issue by taking a complete history and by examining you carefully. However, it is...
Preparing for your physical for men
A physical exam is an opportunity to focus on a health issue by taking a complete history and by examining you carefully. However, it is...
Understanding blood pressure: the basics
You are probably reading this because we noticed that your blood pressure was elevated. We hope that you find this information and the...
A word about lists...
We all want to get the most out of a visit with our doctor and it might seem that bringing a list of concerns is a great way to remember...