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The rise of the private patient advocate

Based on the anecdotal evidence reported to Healthy Debate, the benefits of patient advocates seem substantial for many patients – improved … See more

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‘Our planet, our health’ – Making peace with nature

WebThis is suicidal.”. Then in its February 2021 report, Making Peace with Nature, t he UN Environment Program noted, “a healthy planet is important for the …

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Leaders must explore bureaucratic notions of health-care delivery …

WebThis month’s Top Three focuses on the public administration of health care as contained within the Canada Health Act and the role of leadership in critically …

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The urgent need for mental health-care supports

WebMental health is a growing issue in Canada, particularly after COVID-19. Approximately one in five Canadians is experiencing mental health issues, increasing to …

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We need to talk about public and private health care in Canada

WebIn the Angus Reid Institute survey, 31 per cent of respondents said that more private care would improve health care, while 44 per cent said it would worsen access to …

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We need to do more: Advocating for refugee health after arrival in

WebAs such, the activities of refugee assistance services, advocacy groups and individualized care are necessary to identify and remove barriers for refugee …

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A pledge for health care workers on World Health Day

WebA pledge for health care workers on World Health Day. I, as a physician (nurse/other health professional category), solemnly pledge to work to protect the health …

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Indigenous health services often hampered by legislative …

WebThe health of Indigenous people in Canada is an embarrassment to Canada and our health care system.. The reasons are multifactorial and long standing, many of …

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Breaking down barriers: Learning health system connects …

WebAt every clinic and hospital, scientists work with health leaders to test health-care innovations. As you read this, researchers are trying to improve diabetes screening, …

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Mental health and MAID: An ongoing challenge

WebThis conversation of mental illness and MAiD is a complex one and rightfully so. To form strict, infallible criteria for legislative purposes, we must be able to define the …

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Out-of-province medical care: what you need to know.

WebTo get care out of province, your treatment must be considered medically necessary and not locally available. But just because you’re eligible, that doesn’t …

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On Bill 96 and Quebec health-care

WebAs a group of multilingual Quebec residents and first-, second- and third-generation immigrants passionately studying and/or actively involved in the health-care …

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Soaring workloads, stress leave health-care system on brink of …

WebHealth-care staff not only have to work harder because of shortages, they also have to work longer. Statistics Canada reports that, on average, health-care …

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Our health care system is inefficient. What can we do about it

WebThe Canadian health care system is inefficient. It will come to no one’s surprise. Most Canadians agree that we need to improve the efficiency of the health …

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Clarity, compassion and dignity: Communicating a dementia …

WebBy prioritizing empathy and sensitivity, it seeks to create a more supportive and compassionate health-care environment for those affected by dementia. Choice of …

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