Baylor College of Medicine researchers identified factors that could contribute to diagnostic error, specifically those related to patient-physician interaction. Upon reviewing diagnostic error narratives, they found that approximately 75% included
Between 2014 and 2017, the London Health Science Centre (LHSC) discharged 5,569 patients who required alternate levels of care. However, that was after they spent a combined 108,688 days in hospital waiting for a placement in a nursing home or for
The Fraser Institute suggests that in 2016, Canada's healthcare expenditures as a percentage of GDP, 11%, was the fourth-highest among the 28 nations with universal healthcare systems. Despite that, the think tank ranked Canada low on the following
Despite reminder letters to homes, emails and phone calls, front-line staffers found approximately 150 patients didn’t show up for their diagnostic imaging appointments each month. Health PEI says missed appointments slow down the process of getting
Calling it a movement, Infoway says the Access 2022 campaign is designed to promote the availability and use of digital health tools. Clinicians and healthcare professionals, governments, technology and industry partners, patients and caregivers are
With a commitment of $1.25 million over the next three years from the HBC Foundation, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) launched Game Changers. The program uses a digital platform to deliver support and advice to youth suffering from
Leaders from Dignity Health and UC San Diego Health identified key elements of digital patient engagement, indicating patient portals aren't enough. Dignity Health offers a wayfinding tool, text communication, video visits and digital therapeutics
An analysis in CMAJ shows patients in Ont. were 40% more likely to be hospitalized for depression, anxiety or alcohol abuse disorder after a trauma than before the incident. Suicide rates post-trauma increased six-fold, to 70 per 100,000. Researchers
This series of reports looks into of the country’s cancer system, from prevention and screening, to treatment, survivorship and end-of-life care. The CPAC points out what is working and where improvements are needed. The 2018 report found: Colorectal
Symbiosis is a co-housing project run by the school of graduate studies at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont. It pairs students requiring safe, affordable housing with neighbourhood seniors in need of companionship. It's considered to be a type of