Introduction A medical record is a descriptive medical ‘image’ of a patient. Each time, on seeing a patient, the clinician captures or causes the development of information about the patient and deposits this into the medical record. In the past, we recorded this information on paper. Can you remember those records? Amazing – and not … Continue reading Issues with Electronic Medical Records →

While attending a social function, you’ve probably been asked, “So, what do you do for a living?” It’s a common question among new acquaintances at these gatherings. You may find it’s becoming more challenging to answer this question, especially as our roles in healthcare evolve. These days, people might get more than they bargained for when they … Continue reading Hello, I’m a Medical Informaticist… →

Having attended the Canada Space Agency’s National Space Health Forum from November 13 – 14, 2019 at the John H. Chapman Space Center in Saint-Hubert, Quebec, I am eager to share with you the highlights on some of the discussions and the exciting developments and potential opportunities that will soon be coming our way. TECHNATION … Continue reading Deep Space Medicine in Space and on Earth, Challenges and Opportunities for the International Artemis Program to the Moon, Mars and beyond →