Recently, I wrote about euphemisms used in health care to downplay systemic failure.
The Cost of Caring: Social Worker Well-Being and Fair Compensation
The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) Code of Ethics guides us to advocate for individuals, families and communities with integrity and a commitment to social justice.
The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) Code of Ethics guides us to advocate for individuals, families and communities with integrity and a commitment to social justice.
Is There a Doctor in the House (of Commons)?
Headlines paint a bleak picture of the Canadian health-care system. In December alone, news outlets reported 5.9 million Canadians still don’t have access to primary care.
Headlines paint a bleak picture of the Canadian health-care system. In December alone, news outlets reported 5.9 million Canadians still don’t have access to primary care.
Kevin’s Story: My Journey With My Brother, Dementia and Down Syndrome
Kevin was born in 1964 with Down Syndrome. In those days, parents were often encouraged to place children with developmental disabilities in institutions.
Kevin was born in 1964 with Down Syndrome. In those days, parents were often encouraged to place children with developmental disabilities in institutions.
Why the Debate Over Physician Involvement in Pre-Hospital Care in B.C. Needs a Reset
The discussion has shifted to misaligned assumptions and turf wars on both sides, rather than focusing on what benefits patients most.
The discussion has shifted to misaligned assumptions and turf wars on both sides, rather than focusing on what benefits patients most.
These Parliamentary Studies Are Low-Profile but Have Implications for Access to Medicines
The first of these studies, already well underway at the Standing Committee on Science and Research (SRSR), is misleadingly titled “Private Sector Investment in Research and Development in Canada.”
The first of these studies, already well underway at the Standing Committee on Science and Research (SRSR), is misleadingly titled “Private Sector Investment in Research and Development in Canada.”
Sick Notes Are Slowly Being Banned but Much More Is Needed to Reduce Administrative Burden
More than 70 per cent of medical students say they are worried about the amount of time they may spend on paperwork.
More than 70 per cent of medical students say they are worried about the amount of time they may spend on paperwork.
‘Dangerous Outcomes’: The Limitations of BMI as a Diagnostic Tool
From health apps to clinical intake forms, clinicians categorize patients from “underweight” to “obese” by calculating a person’s weight and height to generate a BMI classification.
From health apps to clinical intake forms, clinicians categorize patients from “underweight” to “obese” by calculating a person’s weight and height to generate a BMI classification.
From Harm Reduction to Harm Production: A Frontline Physician on the Closure of Safe Consumption Sites
My journey in providing substance use care started in 2011, working in Peel Region for two years before spending the next 12 in Toronto’s downtown core.
My journey in providing substance use care started in 2011, working in Peel Region for two years before spending the next 12 in Toronto’s downtown core.
Going Beyond ‘Allied:’ the Critical Role of Physiotherapists in Ontario’s Primary Care System
Patients don’t need a referral to access a physiotherapist, and where one is requested, it is usually the requirement of an insurance company.
Patients don’t need a referral to access a physiotherapist, and where one is requested, it is usually the requirement of an insurance company.
Don’t Give up on Your Health. Give Up on the Old Playbook
If this sounds familiar, take a breath. The problem isn’t you. It’s the playbook. And it’s time to replace it.
If this sounds familiar, take a breath. The problem isn’t you. It’s the playbook. And it’s time to replace it.
The Euphemism Economy: How Ontario Health Care Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Hallway
Welcome to Ontario health care, where we’ve spent the past three decades becoming masters of the euphemism.
Welcome to Ontario health care, where we’ve spent the past three decades becoming masters of the euphemism.
U.S. Dietary Guidelines Spark Confusion and Apprehension Among Food and Nutrition Experts
The approach to these guidelines under the direction of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy raises serious alarms.
The approach to these guidelines under the direction of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy raises serious alarms.
Canadians Deserve Up-to-Date Health Guidance on Alcohol
Alcohol is a Group 1 carcinogen – the same category as tobacco and asbestos – and is linked to at least nine types of cancer, including breast, colorectal, liver and oral cancers.
Alcohol is a Group 1 carcinogen – the same category as tobacco and asbestos – and is linked to at least nine types of cancer, including breast, colorectal, liver and oral cancers.
The Deafening Silence: A Diaspora’s Grief in the Age of Internet Blackouts
Today, I am still refreshing my phone. But now, I am not met with a barrage of news. I am met with a stagnant, terrifying silence.
Today, I am still refreshing my phone. But now, I am not met with a barrage of news. I am met with a stagnant, terrifying silence.
Alberta Has Restricted Access to Gender Based Medical Care for Trans Youth. Will the Rest of Canada Soon Follow?
The legislation prohibits Alberta clinicians from initiating puberty blockers or cross sex hormone therapy in anyone under 16 with gender incongruence and sharply limits access to gender-affirming surgery until adulthood.
The legislation prohibits Alberta clinicians from initiating puberty blockers or cross sex hormone therapy in anyone under 16 with gender incongruence and sharply limits access to gender-affirming surgery until adulthood.