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Is it fair to make a public appeal for a live organ donor?

By Jennifer Chandler Comments Off on Is it fair to make a public appeal for a live organ donor? , , , , , , ,

The public response to the appeal on behalf of Eugene Melnyk, owner of the Ottawa Senators hockey team, for a liver donor has been a heart-warming demonstration of the generosity of our community. Fortunately, a donor was found and the transplant was performed in time to save his life.

Backgrounder: Surgical wait times for publicly funded health services in Canada

By Neeta das McMurtry Comments Off on Backgrounder: Surgical wait times for publicly funded health services in Canada , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Public opinion polls show many Canadians worry about surgical wait times. Anecdotal media reports and heated political debates encourage this worry. But the question remains: Are Canadians waiting too long for surgery?