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Dr. Vivien Brown

Dr. Vivien Brown

MD,CM, CCFP, FCFP, NCMP
Family Doctor
Toronto, ON
Q:

What are short-term health benefits of taking birth control pills?

A:

We all know that birth control pills are intended to prevent pregnancies, however there are some other health changes that occur when taking the pill that many women see as positive side effects. Some of the shorter term changes include periods that are more regular, less pain associated with periods, and the flexibility to control the schedule of your periods.

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Non-Contraceptive Benefits of the Pill

Dr. Daniel Ngui

Dr. Daniel Ngui

Family Doctor
Vancouver, BC
Q:

How do I know if my health issues need complex care?

A:

If you have a chronic illness, your family doctor may invite you and your family to come in for a complex care visit, in order to review your condition and plan for treatment. You can also request complex care from your family doctor if you have a condition such as kidney disease, heart failure, COPD, Alzheimer's Disease, or chronic liver disease. 

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Annual Complex Care Planning Visits with your Family Physician

Dr. Dean Johnston

Dr. Dean Johnston

MD, MHSc, FRCPC
Neurologist
Vancouver, BC
Q:

How is a stroke diagnosed?

A:

If a person shows up at the ER with signs of a stroke, they will likely be examined very quickly by a doctor. A test like a CT scan of the brain may be done, along with blood tests and an ECG to look at the heart. Based on the stroke diagnosis in the emergency room by the doctor, they will determine what kind of stroke a person is having and what treatment may be available to them.

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Diagnosing A Stroke