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
The proof-of-concept study concluded postoperative follow-up for patients undergoing breast reconstruction and gynecologic oncology surgery led to improved recovery. Patients also reported equal satisfaction with care compared with conventional in
One of the report's authors warns too many kids are falling through the cracks because Alta. lacks a unified strategy. The University of Calgary report says mental illness affects one in every four Canadian youth and demands for supports steadily
To be sure the province will benefit from the investment, the scholarships will be offered through a return of service agreement with the students. They'll have to commit to working in the province for at least one year following graduation. As part
L'Association médicale canadienne soutient que le nouvel accord de financement de la santé conclu entre les provinces et le gouvernement fédéral représente la plus grande injection nominale d'argent dans le système de santé du Canada, mais cela ne
The Manitoba government partnered on the following projects: Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak: $1.069 million to support its all-Indigenous mobile crisis response team to provide mental health crisis response for First Nations across Manitoba; and
In the wake of continuing challenges that emerged during the pandemic, the curriculum will be part of the next school year. It’ll involve updates to the career studies course required for Grade 10 students, as well as mandatory resources for teachers