Tag: healthcare

Trans students report increased barriers to Hormone Replacement Therapy access at Student Wellness Hub

Some students are reporting increased difficulties accessing gender-affirming care following the temporary leave of Hashana Perera, reportedly the only doctor at the Student Wellness Hub (SWH) willing to prescribe Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). For some, this has called into question the ability for the SWH to provide specialized resources for[Read More…]

Nurturing culturally safe birth care for Indigenous communities

Indigenous communities, particularly First Nations, Inuit, and Métis women, face unique and significant challenges in accessing equitable healthcare during pregnancy and childbirth. Historical and ongoing disparities in healthcare access and quality, mistreatment and abuse of Indigenous people in colonial healthcare systems, lack of healthcare services in remote communities and northern[Read More…]

Quebec’s healthcare system needs a prescription for change

Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé recently announced reform plans for Quebec’s healthcare system, which include restricting new doctors to the public sector and potentially invoking the notwithstanding clause to enforce compliance. The provincial doctor shortage is a pressing issue: Quebec has seen a 70 per cent increase in physicians moving[Read More…]

Telemedicine: A path to modernize healthcare for seniors

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the economy, society, and healthcare system. While this crisis has presented the healthcare delivery system with unprecedented challenges, it has catalyzed the rapid adoption of telemedicine—remote clinical services.  Telemedicine allows patients to chat with healthcare professionals about their physical and mental health or receive a[Read More…]

Redefining care: A new approach to decision-making for individuals with dementia

While dementia is commonly most associated with memory loss, research has also linked it to impaired judgment, increased difficulty navigating one’s surroundings, and even failure to pick up on sarcasm. Understandably, the condition can impact a person’s autonomy and independence, but in what circumstances can we attest that a person[Read More…]

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