We used to think of ecosystem failure in terms of the ice caps melting and our coastal cities floating away. Now, more Canadians are aware that ecosystem failure is here and now, in terms of access to and delivery of care. If you have to wait 8 weeks to see ...
Amy had just turned 25, but her body seemed to be turning against her: crushing fatigue, bone density loss, and months without getting her period. We saw multiple doctors. They suggested allergies, burnout, or that maybe she just needed more sleep. Then we got her MRI results back: My girlfriend ...
He wanted healthcare in Canada.He sent his medical records. He had a bone infection ( osteomyelitis) of his right femur ( thigh bone). He was hesitant to be treated in Gambia. He might have lost his leg. He wanted to come to Canada for excellent medical care. This was the second ...
The 84-year-old woke up one day with excruciating back pain, was rushed to the emergency room, and was promptly asked by a doctor if she wanted help killing herself. That’s because Miriam lives in Canada, where physicians are encouraged to ask patients in agony if they want MAID—medical assistance in ...
Radiologists who trained for over a decade to read X-rays are being outperformed by AI models that spot tumors they miss. A Microsoft study found that when their AI system was paired with an OpenAI model, it solved more than 80 percent of complex health cases, compared to a 20 percent success rate for ...
It’s important to grasp how brain plasticity actually works. We already know a lot about the brain’s remarkable ability to reorganise itself throughout life by forming new neural connections, strengthening existing ones or rerouting functions to undamaged areas. But the logic of neuroplasticity isn’t the same as swapping one wire ...
Taylor Swift just completed the Canadian leg of her tour in Toronto. There were about 50,000 Swiftees there. Sixty dollars for an official Taylor Swift sweatshirt. Two thousand three hunded dollars for the cheapest ticket on resale platform StubHub. All the Swiftees could buy some grub. Get seated. ...
Canada's healthcare system is very complex. Many parts link together to form somewhat of a system. Not a true system. But a collection of resources that function to deliver healthcare services. If any part of the system is missing or fails, then the whole system will fail. That is irreducible ...
Rewiring culture in care delivery organizations to reflect the needs and aspirations of the current healthcare workforce Organizations can move at two speeds to address cultural priorities. First, they can mobilize quickly to execute a set of no-regrets moves. Second, and in tandem, they can embark on a slower-paced, more ...
The best way for government to allow the healthcare industry to evolve involves a balanced approach that fosters innovation while maintaining core principles of accessibility and quality care. Here are some key strategies: 1. Regulatory flexibility: - Create "regulatory sandboxes" to test new healthcare models and technologies - Implement adaptive ...