UofTMed Inside The Issue delves into the health implications of cannabis, and what we can expect with the legalization of recreational use. Is the medical community adequately prepared? 

Featured Panelists: 

Dr. Alan Bell
family physician who has integrated cannabis into his practice

Dr. Mark Bonta
internal medicine specialist who won’t prescribe cannabis 

Courtney Brennan 
occupational therapist at a mental health clinic, who sees both the good and bad sides of cannabis  

UofTMed Inside The Issue took place during U of T Alumni Reunion, a weekend filled with activities open to alumni and all Faculty of Medicine supporters.

UofTMed Inside the Issue. Cannabis is Coming: Is Health Care Ready?

In this issue, we’re exploring death and end-of-life care. We wanted to explore a some of the ideas in the magazine a little further, so we invited a few members of our community to speak about their experiences working in palliative care. In our third and final installment, we ask what could be done to make the end of life experience better.

UofTMed Magazine: What would make the end of life experience better?

UofTMed Magazine: Is working in palliative care depressing?

In this issue, we’re exploring death and end-of-life care. We wanted to explore a some of the ideas in the magazine a little further, so we invited a few members of our community to speak about their experiences working in palliative care. In our first installment, we ask how our guests speak to their patients and their families about death.

UofTMed Magazine: How do you talk about death?

Anne Pritchard explains Ryder's health at his time of diagnosis.

Voice of Anne Pritchard, Teddy Ryder's niece (1 of 3)

Anne Pritchard tells the story of a surprise birthday party for Teddy while he was in Toronto receiving treatment in 1922.

Voice of Anne Pritchard, Teddy Ryder's niece (3 of 3)

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