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A Pandemic of Greed
The real global epidemic is blatant media fear-mongering If there is any pandemic sweeping the globe, it’s one of fear and greed, not a deadly…
Beware of sales pitch for unnecessary CT scans
I sometimes wonder if former prime minister Brian Mulroney still feels any pain. Back in 2005, Mulroney received full-blown chest surgery after having undergone a…
Towards an Enhanced and More Accessible Home Support System for BC’s Seniors
Download 551.09 KB18 pages Home support services improve quality of life for frail seniors and people with chronic conditions or disabilities, and help prevent their…
Long-term Care Problems
Both residents and care providers denied fair treatment More, better-paid staff key to improved long-term care Long-term care in Canada fails to treat either residents…
Message to Health Minister: Enough with the numbers game – it’s time to deal with serious problems in seniors’ care
With an election on, it’s no surprise that the provincial government is claiming success on everything from the environment to the economy. But one area…
Drug Safety and Health Canada
Going, Going… Gone? Download 315.08 KB20 pages
Health Canada’s drug safety procedures lacking, says study
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL REPORT OTTAWA—Health Canada’s drug safety procedures leave a lot to be desired, says a new study released today by…
An Uncertain Future for Seniors
BC’s Restructuring of Home and Community Care, 2001-2008 Download 1.36 MB73 pages This major study finds that BC’s home and community health care system is…
Innovations in Community Care
From Pilot Project to System Change Download 782.56 KB61 pages This paper highlights positive examples of what is working well in home and community care…
A home support worker on an Uncertain Future for Seniors
https://vimeo.com/4153703 Accesible, high-quality care for seniors : this issue touches everyone at some point in their lives — seniors receiving health services, people caring for…
A geriatric physician on an Uncertain Future for Seniors
A geriatric physician on an Uncertain Future for Seniors Accesible, high-quality care for seniors: this issue touches everyone at some point in their lives —…
What’s in a Scan?
How well are consumers informed about the benefits and harms related to screening technology (CT and PET scans) in Canada? Download 1.25 MB48 pages Attachments…
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