Every decision, every hurried interaction, seemed to chip away at something inside me.
The Painful Struggle: Transitioning to Adult Medical Care With a Rare Condition
I have osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), a rare genetic condition that makes bones fragile and prone to fracture.
I have osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), a rare genetic condition that makes bones fragile and prone to fracture.
‘Children Are Kids First and Sick Second’: School Adapts for Terminally Ill Child
Soon after the diagnosis, Perron informed the school that Hazel would undergo radiation treatments to try to slow the progress of the disease.
Soon after the diagnosis, Perron informed the school that Hazel would undergo radiation treatments to try to slow the progress of the disease.
Leadership Lessons From a Pot of Flowers: Reawakening Health-Care Leadership
Bend down and look at a planter. You notice colour. Shape. Height. Each bloom is distinct, just like every nurse, physician, porter, social worker, administrator, family member and patient who shapes the care ecosystem.
Bend down and look at a planter. You notice colour. Shape. Height. Each bloom is distinct, just like every nurse, physician, porter, social worker, administrator, family member and patient who shapes the care ecosystem.
‘The War Against Dogs Continues’: How 150 Years of Policy Denied Animal Control to Indigenous Communities
An economist, a therapist and a lawyer walk into an animal shelter …
An economist, a therapist and a lawyer walk into an animal shelter …
You Asked an AI Bot About Your Symptoms. Now What?
A man with chest discomfort types a question into a chatbot: could this be “just reflux”?
A man with chest discomfort types a question into a chatbot: could this be “just reflux”?
‘Things Went Horribly Wrong’: Patient Advocates Spreading the Word About Dangers of Botox
Botox paralyzes muscles at the injection site, stopping them from contracting when it blocks acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that causes muscle movement for the entire body.
Botox paralyzes muscles at the injection site, stopping them from contracting when it blocks acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that causes muscle movement for the entire body.
Medical Students Call for Prevention and Cessation Initiatives With Tobacco Settlement Monies
Tobacco remains the leading cause of preventable death in Canada, resulting in a yearly estimate of 46,000 deaths, including a quarter of all heart disease related deaths.
Tobacco remains the leading cause of preventable death in Canada, resulting in a yearly estimate of 46,000 deaths, including a quarter of all heart disease related deaths.
Pharmacists Are Essential in Bridging the Gap Between AI and Patient-Centered Care
Pharmacists are the missing link for health technology firms facing mounting competitive pressures and rapid growth.
Pharmacists are the missing link for health technology firms facing mounting competitive pressures and rapid growth.
The Software We Deserve: Vibe Coding the Future of Health Technology
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools have introduced a new model of user-friendly software creation, termed vibe coding.
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools have introduced a new model of user-friendly software creation, termed vibe coding.
We Can’t Afford to Wait for Health Care Any Longer in Canada
The Fraser Institute estimates that Canadians collectively lost more than $5 billion in wages last year while waiting for treatment – a staggering reflection of how costly delayed care has become.
The Fraser Institute estimates that Canadians collectively lost more than $5 billion in wages last year while waiting for treatment – a staggering reflection of how costly delayed care has become.
Queering the Curriculum: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Canadian Comprehensive Sexuality Education
SOGI-inclusive CSE affirms the identities of youth who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, Two-Spirit, intersex, asexual and more.
SOGI-inclusive CSE affirms the identities of youth who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, Two-Spirit, intersex, asexual and more.
Fail-First Drug Rules Defy Logic, Deny Timely Access for People With Rare Diseases
Myasthenia Gravis turns routine activities into daily challenges and transforms independence into a constant struggle for stability and strength. Each day brings uncertainty, as even simple tasks can become exhausting or impossible.
Myasthenia Gravis turns routine activities into daily challenges and transforms independence into a constant struggle for stability and strength. Each day brings uncertainty, as even simple tasks can become exhausting or impossible.
Needle Phobic? Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine Allays Fear but Has Limited Access in Canada
Influenza is among the top 10 leading causes of death in Canada, with approximately 3,500 deaths and 15,000 hospitalizations each year.
Influenza is among the top 10 leading causes of death in Canada, with approximately 3,500 deaths and 15,000 hospitalizations each year.
Self-Regulation, EH? Regulatory Colleges’ Quality Assurance a Time Tax on Health Professionals
When QA is built from the regulatory colleges’ registration toolkit, it counts portfolios and credits but can’t show how any of it changes practice, improves equity of access or builds trust.
When QA is built from the regulatory colleges’ registration toolkit, it counts portfolios and credits but can’t show how any of it changes practice, improves equity of access or builds trust.
The Words We Use: Why Inclusive Language in Health Care Is About Safety
Canada is home to hundreds of languages, and nearly half of Canadians struggle with health literacy. Medical speak can be exclusionary, with too much jargon.
Canada is home to hundreds of languages, and nearly half of Canadians struggle with health literacy. Medical speak can be exclusionary, with too much jargon.