The provincial government believes virtual outpatient treatment provides a more flexible option for people who have work, school and family responsibilities while receiving treatment. Participants go through at least nine hours per week of structured
The potential change in would give police, as well as the family members or legal guardians of drug users, rights to refer adults and youth to involuntary treatment if they pose risks to themselves or others. The legislation would be the first
In response to a wave of violent crime, the province will spend $5 million over three years on a specialized health team embedded within Calgary police to deliver in-person medical care and counselling services. The program will include placing
The study’s the first to compare the use of mental health services by physicians and the general public before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ICES research shows Ont. physicians might have struggled with their mental health to a greater extent
Social prescribing is when a doctor suggests non-medical treatments for patients who present with symptoms that suggest loneliness or isolation. The hope is to ease some of the burden on the overstretched healthcare system. The Canadian Institute for
That’s an increase of 6% compared to 2016-2017, driven by community care. As the population ages, the need for home and community care increases and most would prefer to die at home if they’re supported in the appropriate ways. CIHI found: Among
Without shared decision making amongst patients living with frailty, up to one in four cardiac surgery patients were found to regret their decision to have surgery. This knowledge emphasized the need to increase awareness and formalize education
The OurCare initiative surveyed people across Canada last fall about their access to primary care and preferences for the future. Researchers were struck by how much variation there is in access to a family doctor or NPs across the country. Ont
The Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) says trans and gender diverse individuals face multiple challenges in accessing culturally competent and gender affirming care. The organization released a policy statement highlighting these challenges
The app's designed to connect First Nations people with First Nations Peer Advocates for cultural-based mental health support. It was developed by the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) in partnership with Indigenous Services Canada