Canada’s Mental Healthcare System at a Crossroads
Contributed by Stephanie Kay Introduction Enacted in 1984, the Canada Health Act (CHA) establishes that all provincial or territorial plans must cover “medically required” or “medically necessary”...
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Contributed by Jacob Shannon Introduction Nurses throughout the province of Quebec understand their role through the Nurses Act. Article 36 names 17 reserved practice areas for nurses centred around...
View ArticleLa psychiatrie et les soins forcés : perspective d’une infirmière...
Contributed by Ashley Paul * Avertissement : cet article adresse des sujets liés à la maladie mentale, incluant la dépression. * Introduction Il n’est pas nécessaire d’avoir étudié en droit pour...
View ArticleUncovering the Tents: Exploring Health Inequities Faced by Regina’s Homeless
Contributed by Raiha Shareef Introduction Though an often silenced injustice, homelessness became an unavoidable topic for Regina, Saskatchewan this past summer. A large camp was erected on city hall...
View ArticleThe Ozempic ‘epidemic’ and its dangerous consequences
Are doctors fulfilling their medical duties when prescribing ‘easy fix’ medications for weight loss? Contributed by Ashley Paul, Katrina Tesic & Jing Leng Introduction Do doctors always know best?...
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