by Heather | Nov 16, 2009 | Canadian Health Care Information
You don’t have to travel far to see signs illustrating some of the problems within our current Canadian health care system. Here are two signs in my community. It has been said that “a picture is worth a thousand words”. These may be worth...
by Heather | Nov 7, 2009 | Canadian Health Care Information, Health Policy Canada
Many Canadians think that our health care system, more affectionately known as Medicare, is a fair system. This is supported by the belief that a government-run health care system serves the “public good” by allotting medical care based on...
by Heather | Oct 14, 2009 | Canadian Health Care Information
When I think about people who inspire me in the Canadian health care system I remember the stories of patients who have suffered much and yet were determined to use their experiences to help make some area of our system better. I think about doctors, nurses and other...
by Heather | Sep 21, 2009 | Canadian Health Care Information
What is preventing the necessary changes for improving the Canadian health care system? It is fear. Patients are afraid to speak out for fear of being denied access to care. Health care providers fear losing their jobs or being professionally ostracized. Health care...
by Heather | Sep 18, 2009 | Canadian Health Care Information
In June 2006, I survived an adverse event in a hospital while giving birth to my daughter. In the weeks that followed my condition continued to deteriorate. A lack of accessibility and accountability in the Canadian health care system forced me to become my own...
