To implement the plan, the government will set up a taskforce called the National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group. The 10 measures in the plan include rolling out refreshed mental health and suicide prevention training for Scotland’s public and
Ontario Psychiatrists says that access to mental health services is being severely impacted by a shortage of psychiatrists. Its report points to a shortage of 200 psychiatrists across the province, and that this shortfall will grow by 75% by 2030
The BC Pharmacists Association informs members of the part they can play in recognizing patients suffering from loneliness and suggesting remedies. It points out that social isolation is linked to worsening cognitive function, reduced sleep quality
Research from California's Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Optum Advisory Services reveals that when physicians follow computer alerts embedded in EHRs, hospitalized patients face fewer complications and lower costs, leave the hospital sooner and are
This column by retired health services executive and planner Jim Wolstenholme claims there has been no real healthcare progress because successive governments fail to make many of the necessary changes, even when they’re made aware of better
While healthcare systems around the world see the benefits in patient engagement and are attempting to involve patients and families in a range of activities, it seems managers, clinicians and researchers have ignored the significance of building a
Le rapport de l'organisme Children First Canada qui porte sur les enfants, leur santé et leur bien-être, dévoile que c’est au N.-B. et en N.-É. que l’on trouve les plus hauts taux de pauvreté infantile au pays. Près du quart des enfants, soit 22,2 %
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) says the pilot project, to start in June of next year, isn't meant to predict suicides or identify specific people at risk of attempting it. However, AI will mine social media for keywords indicative of
Approximately 10% of the cancer drugs remained in IV tubing during treatment for almost 250 Horizon Health patients. Horizon said all patients or their families were informed by letter or phone call. The letter doesn’t indicate the time period the
A recent bedsore-related death has prompted the province to require all long-term care facilities to immediately report the number of bedsores and the severity of them in their facilities. The province’s health minister has now appointed an advisory