Cutting for comfort: Understanding the role of palliative surgery
2024年11月10日 · In modern medicine, the term “surgery” conjures images of curative interventions. A paradigm shift, however, is emerging with the rise of palliative surgery – an approach that focuses on alleviating symptoms and enhancing quality of life for patients facing serious, non-curable illnesses.
We must tackle misinformation. Our youth’s health depends on it
2024年11月13日 · Thank you fir your article. Stopping “Misinformation” under the guise of protectionism is a slippery slope. This became all too clear during the pandemic when big tech colluded with governments to censor informed perspectives that went against the narrative approved by ‘big brother’ public health officials.
A publicly funded virtual care system would benefit us all
2024年10月21日 · How to make the most of your virtual mental health care appointment. With profound shifts in how mental health care is delivered, and a clear interest in the continued use of virtual care, a few simple recommendations can help everyone have a …
Private equity and health care: Should Canadians be concerned?
2024年7月23日 · Around the world, private equity firms have become more active in owning health-care companies. In Canada, they own long-term care facilities and increasing numbers of for-profit surgical centres.
A plea to maskless health-care workers from vulnerable patients
2024年11月17日 · Editor’s Note: Since this post was first published on TheDisabledGinger.com on Oct. 20, several Ontario hospitals have announced that they will be reinstating mask mandates. Unity Health Network reinstated mandatory masking for all visitors on Oct. 28, with several southern Ontario hospitals following suit for clinical staff and some visitors on Oct. 31.
More than a nuisance: It’s time to scrap sick notes – for good
2024年12月1日 · I speak from a Workforce Planning/Human Resource/Absenteeism standpoint and find this article hits all the nails on the head. There are very few, effective processes in place for reporting short-term sickness, no requirement for the employee to speak to a supervisor, no expecation that a manager follow-up, no apparent concern about return-to-work etc. Full responsibility rests with the ...
Double standards: How one twin’s health opens doors while the …
2024年11月18日 · Toddlers put everything in their mouths: Babies and the risks of microplastics. As the federal government plans its counterattack against opponents of its single-use plastic ban, the battle to reverse the health and environmental hazard posed by microplastics continues globally, and here in Canada.
We need to keep talking about public and private health care
2024年8月28日 · Access to family doctor crucial step in weeding out fact from fiction. Everyone deserves access to accurate, evidence-based health information. A robust primary care system helps patients weed out fact from fiction, build trusting relationships with providers and ultimately live healthier lives.
‘A plan to make a plan’: Experts speak out on B.C.’s involuntary …
2024年10月2日 · In the midst of British Columbia’s provincial election, Premier David Eby has been accused of flip-flopping on involuntary care. During a September press event, Eby announced that the province would expand involuntary care for people with concurrent mental illness, acquired brain injuries and addiction.
International Medical Graduates: An untapped resource for …
2024年12月11日 · Canada’s health-care system stands at a critical juncture, facing an alarming shortage of doctors that has left entire communities without adequate medical care. In rural and underserved areas, this crisis is profoundly felt as families wait months for appointments or travel hours to see a doctor ...