Measles outbreaks: When celebrities get in the way of science
Will the cost of senior care in Canada one day break the bank? Probably not, contrary to common perceptions.
Why it is critical we learn from past healthcare mistakes
The health care system in Canada is not always perfect. Mistakes are made, but Dr. Joshua Tepper believes it is critical we learn from past healthcare mistakes in order to improve the quality of services.
Saskatchewan has the highest rates of HIV in Canada. Can we create an AIDS-free generation?
Over the last few years, Saskatchewan has experienced alarming spikes in the number of HIV cases.
Why Canada needs a national pharmacare program
Canada is currently the only developed country with a universal health-care system that does not include universal coverage of prescription drugs. And paradoxically is the most expensive one.
A Supreme Court case that could change the face of the Canadian health care system
The BC Supreme Court will soon be ruling on a constitutional challenge that may very well change the face of health care in Canada.
Is CPR overused? When is it ok for doctors to let someone die?
Will the cost of senior care in Canada one day break the bank? Probably not, contrary to common perceptions.
Why is it so hard to get help for mental illness in Canada
In Canada, only one in five people with depression gets appropriate treatment. And in Ontario, only one in three patients discharged from psychiatric hospitalization will get a follow-up within the month. Why is Canada doing so poorly in helping people with mental illness?
Why Canadian employers waste $5 billion a year on inefficient drug coverage
Employers in Canada spend an estimated 5 billion dollars a year on drug coverage for their employees. Yet, private plans are notoriously inefficient and they often cover higher priced drugs that are not necessarily better for consumers’ health, explains Alan Cassels.
Rethinking long-term care for seniors in Canada
Most people hope to be able to age in their own home. But seniors and their families don’t always have that choice. Four health care policy experts, Dr. Ivy Bourgeault, Dr. Robyn Tamblyn, Dr. Neena Chappell and Dr. Michel Grignon, believe it is time to rethink the philosophy behind long term care in Canada.
End of life care options limited
Palliative care doctors who see dying differently. Most seniors say they want to die at home. However, about half of seniors are dying in hospitals, according to research by Verena Menec, the Director of the University of Manitoba’s Centre on Aging. She says many of these patients don’t need to die in the hospital. They […]
