Colin Whaley

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Colin Whaley is a resident physician in Internal Medicine at the University of Toronto. He completed his medical degree at McMaster University and a Master of Science in Pharmacy at the University of Waterloo, where his research examined how adding indications to prescriptions and medication labels can improve patient safety. Colin’s academic work focuses on physician advocacy, medical education, and building accessible tools that bridge clinical practice and scholarship.

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by Aidan Barreirinha Colin Whaley

The software we deserve: Vibe coding the future of health technology

Vibe coding represents a potentially transformative approach to health informatics. By lowering barriers to entry we could address longstanding gaps in EMR systems.

by Colin Whaley Daire Fitzpatrick

Viral response to alcohol guidelines highlights need for harm-reduction messaging

Highlighting the harm reduction aspects of the new alcohol intake guidelines could go a long way in helping consumers make better choices and help bridge the gap between patients and clinicians.

by Vanessa Duong Colin Whaley

Artificial Intelligence: Kinks to iron out but a boon for health care

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to change our lives. Now, with the release of the AI tool ChatGPT, it's knocking on the door of your doctor’s office and the hospital wards.

by Colin Whaley Brandon Tang

What’s on a label? This simple intervention could improve patient safety and save money

Adding reason for use to the labels of prescriptions could be an opportunity to support patient health literacy and to improve communication within the health-care team.

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