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Paul Taylor

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Paul Taylor is a Patient Navigation Adviser at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. He is a former Health Editor of The Globe and Mail.

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January 25, 2017

Digitizing patient records can mean manually entering mass amounts of data. But Paul Taylor argues it’s worth it in the long run.

Digitizing patient records can mean manually entering mass amounts of data. But Paul Taylor argues it’s worth it in the long run.

My medical records are still on paper –– should I be worried?

December 28, 2016

I want to be healthier in 2017. Is there an app for that?

December 14, 2016

A staff worker receives a flu vaccination at the Victoria General Hospital in Victoria, B.C., October 21, 2014.

A staff worker receives a flu vaccination at the Victoria General Hospital in Victoria, B.C., October 21, 2014.

Why aren’t all health-care workers getting the flu shot?

November 29, 2016

A health inspector sprays a neighborhood for mosquitos in McAllen, Tex., in April.

A health inspector sprays a neighborhood for mosquitos in McAllen, Tex., in April.

Should the Zika virus still factor into your travel planning?

November 25, 2016

Are there alternatives to antipsychotic drugs to treat dementia?

November 10, 2016

For several years, orthopedic surgeons and dentists have given conflicting advice about whether a patient with prosthetic joint implants needs antibiotics to prevent potential infections – a practice known as antibiotic prophylaxis

For several years, orthopedic surgeons and dentists have given conflicting advice about whether a patient with prosthetic joint implants needs antibiotics to prevent potential infections – a practice known as antibiotic prophylaxis

I have an artificial knee joint – should I take antibiotics before the dentist?

November 1, 2016

The fact that women take more medications than men increases their chance of suffering from drug interactions and side effects.

The fact that women take more medications than men increases their chance of suffering from drug interactions and side effects.

Do women ever respond differently than men to prescription drugs?

October 21, 2016

“It really does vary from province to province,” says Shanaaz Gokool, CEO of Dying with Dignity Canada.

“It really does vary from province to province,” says Shanaaz Gokool, CEO of Dying with Dignity Canada.

Why some doctors may seem to know very little about assisted death

October 14, 2016

Are there any medications that can help my father’s Alzheimer’s disease?

PAUL TAYLOR

September 30, 2016

Pills and capsules in medical vial

Pills and capsules in medical vial

Advances in genetic research may allow for more targeted medication prescriptions

PAUL TAYLOR

September 15, 2016

Will Bill S-201 protect the privacy of my personal genetic tests?

PAUL TAYLOR

September 9, 2016

Over 500 U.S. clinics are advertising unproven stem-cell treatment procedures, but the FDA is moving to write new regulations to stop the practice.

Over 500 U.S. clinics are advertising unproven stem-cell treatment procedures, but the FDA is moving to write new regulations to stop the practice.

Be wary of clinics offering stem-cell treatment

August 23, 2016

One of the key concerns is that fitness trackers use Bluetooth technology to send data to the users’ other gadgets, such as smartphones.

One of the key concerns is that fitness trackers use Bluetooth technology to send data to the users’ other gadgets, such as smartphones.

Do fitness trackers put your privacy at risk?

July 27, 2016

Not only do the elderly tend to have more chronic conditions than younger people, but the aging process can also change the way the body handles medications.

Not only do the elderly tend to have more chronic conditions than younger people, but the aging process can also change the way the body handles medications.

Multiple medications are a problem for seniors. Here’s how to reduce the risks

July 21, 2016

Former Progresive Conservative MPP Christine Elliott is the province’s new patient ombudsman.

Former Progresive Conservative MPP Christine Elliott is the province’s new patient ombudsman.

How can Ontario’s new ombudsman address patient concerns?

June 17, 2016

Can doctors actually predict how long patients have left?

June 2, 2016

An entomologist researches a tick in a vial. The small arachnids can transfer bacteria from deer and mice to people in the form of Lyme disease, a malady that can cause many problems if it’s not caught early.

An entomologist researches a tick in a vial. The small arachnids can transfer bacteria from deer and mice to people in the form of Lyme disease, a malady that can cause many problems if it’s not caught early.

Is it normal for Lyme disease symptoms to return after stopping antibiotics?

May 26, 2016

The court is reflected in the sunglasses of a spectator watching the action.

The court is reflected in the sunglasses of a spectator watching the action.

What types of sunglasses will best protect my eyes this summer?

May 17, 2016

Heartburn medications are common and effective, but they pose risks

May 3, 2016

Research has pinpointed certain medical practices that can propel patients towards delirium.

Research has pinpointed certain medical practices that can propel patients towards delirium.

How a disorienting hospital visit can lead to delirium