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Is Eating Healthier A Privilege Only Affordable by the Rich?
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In an article on Yahoo News on August 4, a decades-long debate was revived: despite the mounting clambor by health institutions and officials encouraging people to consume more nutricious, healthy foods and in turn begin to reject the mountains of...
Where would you rather get sick: Canada or the U.S.?
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The recent Munk Debates, held in Toronto, pitted two sides in the debate about where it's better to get sick: the U.S. or Canada. The panel featured former Vermont Governor Howard Dean and president of the University Health Network Robert Bell on...
How will the "Sandwich Generation" drive changes in how Canadians impact their health and the health care system?
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Recently we attended the first session of an Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care initiative: Role of Ontarians Long-Range Scenario Planning. The team is identifying and examining current trends and how these should influence health care...
What do you think Canadians’ responsibilities are, now and in the future, in regards to their health?
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The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) yesterday launched a national dialogue on the future of the health care system with the unveiling of healthcaretransformation.ca, where Canadians can go online to share their views on health care. The...
What is an e-patient? What’s wrong with being a regular patient?
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This week's question is brought to you by the letter E - and inspired by community member Kathy Kastner's recent post The empowered woman who couldn't be an empowered patient.
Would you be willing to spend your extra money on private services to get faster health care?
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All last week a series on private health care ran in the Globe and Mail challenging our views and opinions on the Canadian health care system, encouraging some hot seat debate. The first common thread in the articles is that while we pride ourselves...
Your favourite diabetes resources for patients and professionals? November is Diabetes Awareness Month
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month and we're interested in your favourite resources for patients and health professionals. Living healthier, advocating, supporting others and spreading the word are all part of fighting diabetes. These things are...
Is it ok for a doctor or other health professional to talk to patients online? When? As a patient, do you want to communicate with your doctor by email or online?
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Is it ok for a doctor or other health professional to talk to patients online? When? As a patient, do you want to communicate with your doctor by email?
What do families need the most when caring for an ill or aging family member becomes part of life?
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What do families need the most when caring for an ill or aging family member becomes part of life? Support, information, guidance? All of the above? Please share your two cents, they will all add up to very rich insights.
What's your favourite way to de-stress?
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