About four years ago, during COVID, Ben was diagnosed by accident. He was having a pelvic ultrasound to rule out bladder cancer. His father was battling bladder cancer. The ultrasound at that time showed dilated bile ducts. The formal diagnosis was made. It was...
Ken thought he should check his heart. Ken was 70 years of age. His father had died of a heart attack in his 60s. He did the research. And found that he could pay for a special heart test called a CT cardiac angiogram. He purchased the test for about $2,000. It is not...
Charles was a commercial pilot working in Northern B.C. He developed atrial fibrillation about 6 months ago. This cardiac rhythm disorder can have serious complications such as stroke. His doctors in B.C. had him on medications, which also had complications. The wait...
Recently, I was giving a lecture to a group of doctors when one asked me to define patient complexity. I could not immediately provide a coherent, concise, and clear explanation. The irony is that RCM Health has spent the last 30 years focused on addressing patient...
What is Moderation Management? Moderation Management (MM) is a behavioral modification program and support network that offers an alternative to abstinence-based treatment approaches. Rather than requiring complete cessation, MM focuses on helping you re-invent your...
Patients with complex mental health challenges are falling through the cracks. This pattern has been present for decades. With COVID-19, it has gotten worse, and our health system is struggling more than ever to meet the needs. In this article, we explore why...
