Marfan syndrome (MFS) is an example of a chronic illness with acute episodic periods. What makes it a chronic illness is its long lasting nature, which means instead of "curing it" you "manage it". However, there are times when a person with MFS may need immediate or emergency care that if not received can result …
Shedding my armour
It seems that I have overestimated myself. I wrote in my first post that I believed "as soon as I started this project the words would come freely and easily." (Yeah, I just quoted myself.. awkward). The truth is that spilling my thoughts on this page is a lot harder than I had originally believed …
SickKids Teddy Bear Clinic: helping improve children’s hospital experience
The other day as I was scrolling through my Twitter feed when I came across a very touching story that not only resounds with me personally, but also demonstrates patient and family centred care in action. The story was a CityNews segment from March 13th 2012 about a Teddy Bear Clinic taking place at Sick …
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Four free tips to get the most out of your grad school experience
As a recent graduate out in the “real world” and distanced from the work of my thesis, I have had time to reflect on the great opportunities I had while completing my MA. The following are four pieces of advice I wish someone had mentioned to me before I started Grad School. Your peers are …
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The TTC: a blessing and a curse
One of the biggest drawing features for living in Toronto is the TTC. What a scary concept, but it is true for me and it seems to be true for a lot of others as well. When people have asked me how I am enjoying life in the big city my answer usually involves something …
