More than a nuisance: It’s time to scrap sick notes – for good
Dec 1, 2024 · I speak from a Workforce Planning/Human Resource/Absenteeism standpoint and find this article hits all the nails on the head. There are very few, effective processes in place for reporting short-term sickness, no requirement for the employee to speak to a supervisor, no expecation that a manager follow-up, no apparent concern about return-to-work etc. Full responsibility rests with the ...
AI levelling playing field in rehabilitation medicine
Dec 8, 2024 · Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing rehabilitation medicine, removing barriers inherent in traditional services and offering novel methods to some of the 2.4 billion people the World Health Organization estimates may benefit from rehabilitation.
International Medical Graduates: An untapped resource for …
Dec 10, 2024 · Canada’s health-care system stands at a critical juncture, facing an alarming shortage of doctors that has left entire communities without adequate medical care.
Ontario’s health care needs courageous leadership, not political ...
6 days ago · Ontario’s health-care system is crumbling. For more than 70 years, Canadians have lauded the Canada Health Act (CHA) as a beacon of universal care, yet it’s woefully outdated in the face of modern challenges. Chronic diseases are surging, hospitals are buckling under demand, and rural areas are ...
Productivity in health care doesn’t mean doing ‘more with less’
Dec 15, 2024 · Calls to “enhance productivity” in health care can feel like a euphemism for “do more with less” – a bitter pill to swallow for those of us on the front lines grappling with rising patient volumes, growing complexities of care, resource scarcity and staff shortages.
Barriers to Paxlovid are exacerbating our health inequities
Jan 8, 2025 · In Canada, access to Paxlovid, a treatment for mild to moderate COVID-19 infection, has become increasingly challenging, with dwindling stock, significant shortages and concerns about affordability since the end of the federal program last April. Critics say these barriers to access are driven by ...
AI offers hope to those suffering from MCAS - Healthy Debate
Dec 16, 2024 · Artificial intelligence (AI) may be a game-changer for those suffering from Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS).. Affecting an estimated two to 17 per cent of the population, MCAS manifests as a chronic, multi-organ disorder characterized by the inappropriate activation of mast cells. This leads to the release of excessive inflammatory mediators causing a wide range of debilitating symptoms ...
The Disabled Ginger - Healthy Debate
Nov 17, 2024 · “The Disabled Ginger” is a disabled and chronically ill writer. She is a former financier by day and theatre critic by night and is invested in clean air, public health and disability advocacy.
Social media is damaging relationships in health care
Jan 12, 2025 · Helping youth harness the power of social media: Initiative teaches young Canadians how to create evidence-based health content. As online trends continue to perpetuate misinformation, these trends can lead to particularly harmful consequences in …
We must address the dangers of e-cigarettes and dual use
May 20, 2024 · As we mark 60 years since the U.S. Surgeon General’s report Smoking and Health and the significant strides public health policies have made against tobacco-related diseases, it’s crucial to recognize that the battle is far from over.. The narrative surrounding e-cigarette use has focused solely on harm reduction without adequately considering the risks posed by dual use and the potential ...