Dr. Olaf

“The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.” (William Osler) link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Check out #CanChild's first post on BlueSky - canchild.bsky.social and follow us there :)

This McMaster research centre aims to improve the lives of children thespec.com/life/health-we… via @thespec

There's a growing understanding of the importance of empathy (the ability to understand, share & respond to emotions/perspectives of others) for leaders. For every competency that helps a leader become more empathetic you can draw a line that connects it with a better way of delivering results. @hacking_hr has produced a leader's "playbook" for empathy. It sets out: - 9 strategies to build trust and a people-centric culture through empathy - 7 ways to improve the experience of people at work through empathy - 10 key actions for empathy-driven success in leadership - 8 competencies of the empathetic leader - key insights on the power of cultivating empathetic leadership at work linkedin.com/pulse/leaders-…. Via @HRCurator

Why Canada needs a national disability strategy theconversation.com/why-canada-nee… via @ConversationCA @MikeLakeMP @azrielifdn @KBHNPART @MacUPediatrics @mch_childrens @canchildcentre

I agree with those who say this video should go viral *every single day* until Americans go to the polls in November

Canada is running out of developmental paediatricians! This important letter to the editor should be made open access. @CanPaedSociety @oxfordpress @CMA_Docs @SabrinaEliason doi.org/10.1093/pch/px…

@IssopOrg calls for pediatric organizations to help evacuate and provide care for child war victims. @CanPaedSociety

Haven’t seen many posts about this so far…October 7 Crimes Against Humanity, War Crimes by Hamas-led Groups hrw.org/news/2024/07/1…

#DMCNEditorsChoice This observational study of #ICF participation of children and adolescents with #DownSyndrome points to high potential for satisfactory participation at home @DevPeds buff.ly/3VQwBKv

'This book offers both commentary and instruction on the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning, #Disability and #Health (ICF), focusing on its use with children and young people and their families.' @DevPeds @canchild_ca buff.ly/3WgVH6Y

CanChild turns 35 today! Our journey has been marked by powerful stories and lived experiences that showcase the resilience of the families and communities we serve. Every story is a testament to the transformative power of our collective efforts.

In 1800, Alexander von Humboldt described the ecological destruction that continues threatening our planet @brumelianebrum

@ezralevant In 1933 the Nazi party in Germany obtained 43.91% of the votes.

Hang on. If it got the most votes, how can it be far-right? If the average, ordinary Frenchman supports it, by definition that means they’re centrist. Extremist reporters don’t get to set the “center” of the debate conveniently where they are themselves.

@EricTopol another and extremely relevant #omics for #personalised #medicine link.springer.com/article/10.118…

In the USA in 1943 they produced a film 'Don't be a Sucker' about fascism. It perfectly explains Nigel Farage, Suella Braverman, Tommy Robinson and the entire Right.

Here is the link to it - it’s a long thread - the thoughtful writings of a woman "who, with the concentration of poetry and the frankness of prose, depicts the landscape of the dispossessed"(Nobel Prize Committee) truthofthemiddleeast.com/herta-muller/

Just finished the fascinating account and reflections of @Thomsod in her book “The Four Walls of My Freedom” My conclusion: Families know their needs and don’t need gatekeepers to access funding! @sharo_coco @drjonlai

@MUC_Airport train to gates J, K, L is stuck passengers are accumulating on the platform - an update about what is going on would be helpful

Prof. Gabriel Ronen, @canchild_ca scientist describing the use of the #ICF framework in supporting #PWD during #climate disasters