Stephanie is a 17 year old student from Toronto, Canada. After high school she plans on pursuing a career in the medical field. She enjoys working with acrylic, oil and watercolour paint and has experience in graphic design.
A backlash against EDIA (equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility) is gripping Canadian medicine. The reasons for this backlash are complex but ultimately misguided.
"Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a debilitating and often misunderstood condition. As someone living with MCAS, I have firsthand experience of its profound impact on daily life and the urgent need for greater awareness, research and funding."
"Medical residents are a critical part of the health system. Together, we can plan for a future where they and their patients are set up for long-term success."
Safe supply is not a magic bullet to cure our overdose emergency. However, under cautious guidelines, prescriber-based safe supply initiatives have a role to play in saving lives.
byHilary BrownLaurie ProulxLesley A. TarasoffYona Lunsky
Stethoscopes join the growing number of AI health-care applications promising improved diagnostic performance. But this new technology still comes with certain risks.
Health-care providers deserve to have a safe workplace, and this includes accurate information about their environmental risks. But the dangers of second-hand inhalation of illicit substances have been highly political rather than rooted in evidence.
Peer supporters are ready and able to support people with experiences relating to death and dying – we just need organizational policies to get with the times.
Ontario needs to hire 24,000 nurses to meet the national average. Internationally-educated nurses that are already in the province could help fill this gap.
The amount being offered to some people with disabilities, $200 per month, is a drop in the bucket in a time of high inflation, rising rents and significant added costs to living with a disability.
bySarah MainJenson PriceAlixe MénardJhnelle McLaren-BeatoLarry W. Chambers
Health-care providers often face challenges in communicating dementia diagnoses, as it involves navigating complex emotional and practical considerations. The toolkit can help.