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Four things every journalist should know before writing about autism in Canada
“Autism is not a mental illness, a mental health condition or a learning disability. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterized by impaired verbal and social communication, rigid,...
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It’s time to think even bigger about national pharmacare
Make the evidence on drug safety and effectiveness public A version of this commentary appeared in the Toronto Star, Winnipeg Free Press and the Huffington Post Recently federal and provincial health...
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Assisted suicide for those with mental illness a risky proposition
A version of this commentary appeared in the Winnipeg Free Press, Policy Options and the Huffington Post Who but those who have experienced it can appreciate the soul crushing anguish of mental...
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We must speak for those who can’t
Hospitals and health facilities across the country are not equipped to deal with physician-hastened death A version of this commentary appeared in the the Winnipeg Free Press and the Huffington Post On...
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Advanced directives for assisted-dying a dangerous step
A version of this commentary appeared in the Winnipeg Free Press The moment we are born, our lives take flight; and the longer we are airborne, the greater the chance of encountering turbulence along...
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Stemming the tide of death after release from jails and prisons in Canada
Former inmates have significantly lower life expectancy than general population A version of this commentary appeared in iPolitics, the Huffington Post and National Observer The tragic stories of...
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Time to re-think health care policy for the elderly
A version of this commentary appeared in the Hill Times As the Canadian population continues to age, there is a need to revisit conventional thinking regarding the provision of health care services...
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What kind of health workforce will be needed to serve our aging population?
A version of this commentary appeared in the Hill Times We know that Canada’s population is aging. Among the many statistics that have been reported is how in 2015, the proportion of Canadian seniors...
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Reforming healthcare funding to address the needs of our aging population
Why we need a publicly funded insurance program for home care and long-term care A version of this commentary appeared in the Globe and Mail, the Huffington Post and Vancouver Province Funding home...
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Academics need to make sure their evidence matters
Stepping beyond the ‘hallowed paywalls’ of academic publication A version of this commentary appeared in Policy Options An average paper in a peer-reviewed academic journal is read by no more than 10...
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