The election is another matter. I mean, I think it's pretty poor that we only get 60-some percent turnout, but I'm not sure, at this point, that I can blame people. It's the same election we had in June 2004, with the same leaders, same issues, same ugly campaign, and same Klein outbursts as before, except this time there's snow on the ground, and a two week break:

Martin is expected to call for a slightly longer campaign, setting the vote for mid-January, either the 16th or the 23rd, with an agreement among the parties to take a holiday break and stop campaigning between Dec. 23 and Jan. 3.

That thing about warts is a bit of a coincidence, actually. I was shadowing a family doc a couple of weeks ago and a woman came in with plantar warts (that'd be the ones on the soles of your feet.) Basically, to treat it, the doctor had a kit that involved freezing the wart and scraping it off (of course, it would require subsequent treatment; these things aren't easy.) But the treatment was done right there, that day in his office.

As for keeping good records, not getting sued, etcetera, it's really not that complex. Doctors should be keeping good records regardless; there's a lot of useful information that you should be keeping track of. As for keeping complaints to a minimum, all it takes is a little listening. There has been a lot of study into this and if patients feel that the doctor listened to them, considered their concerns, gave honest advice, and tried his best, they're far less likely to sue/complain, even when there's an undesired outcome. (Of course, when you feel as Alison described, you're more likely to complain.)

well Alison, my take on that situation is not very favorable for the proffesionals involved. The good news is they're not lying to you. They don't cut warts anymore. The bad news is they didn't tell the whole truth. They zap them with la[z]ers now. Less invasive, less pain, smaller scar, no wart. You really want to piss them off, write a letter to the Alberta Medical Association. Essentially, for every letter of complaint received against the doctor, the doctor is required to respond with a letter of their own explaining everything that they did and why they did what they did. If you think they've been negligent or useless, say that. Tell them that resources were wasted and you still have the damn things on your feet. Tell them how disinterested they were in you and how that made you feel. They always side with the doctors, but it's a pain in the ass responding to them.

Paras, keep good records so you can defend yourself appropriately.

for those of you who missed it in the Gateway, HipsterTwister's was in Thursday's SOCIAL INTERCOURSE:

Hipster Twister
Tuesdays at 9pm
Wunderbar

If you feel as though there aren’t enough exciting things to do around this flat prairie city of ours, you can always return to your fun-loving childhood roots by participating in one of the biggest games of Twister to ever grace our planet.

Founded by various U of A alumni and students, Hipster Twister involves competing with fellow friends and Twister fanatics in a battle of balance and endurance. Various mats are laid out across the floor, and winners from each of those rounds then prepare to showdown for an awesome prize.

And let’s not forget that, while the entire Twister game is going on, rad tunes will be played and equally rad drink specials—sure to improve your ability stay balanced—will be offered.

Whether you’re an avid Twister fan or you’re looking for an interesting change in your social life, pop by Wunderbar Tuesday evenings and check out Hipster Twister.

yuh huh. oh yeah. FUCK THAT. your chink ass is gonna be all over the internet whether you want it or not. WE PLAY TO WINNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
see you tomorrow dog! yeeeeeeeeooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

Meh... Alright I'll stir shit up. I want a change of scene and since my tuesdays are no longer devoted to applying for jobs, and since I haven't seen the dagger boys in such a long time I'm going to Hipster Twister tomorrow! You can expect alot of alterior motives from me... mainly car and internet things... And no pictures, I'm not really photogenic and I want people to still go to Hipster Twister. I'm sure my mug posted all over the internet will turn people off.

well the election's kinda sucky, and the warts is a scammy situation and also sucky...so a little from side A a little from side B
psssst
you, matty and will should come out to Twister tomorrow, even though IT"S GOING TO BE OBSCENELY COLD OUTSIDE! ARRRRGHHHH
i hate weather.

The foot warts or another election?

yeah that sounds like a sucky scammy deal.

sweet, another election just what I always wanted.

CBC News: MPs topple liberal government

Liberals defeated, vote expected Jan. 23

Global pre-vote: Canadian Government Expected to Be Toppled