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opinion: patient group independence and industry relationships are a tricky balance
despite recent awareness of patient rights — including a right to be heard — patient organizations continue to face barriers that get in the way of having their opinions taken seriously.
alex wyke
opinion
feb 27, 2024
patient organizations are a relatively young phenomenon, with most less than 50 years old.

the cancer collaborative: we're going to have to work together for a better cancer system in canada
collaboration brings together diverse perspectives, expertise, and resources, allowing stakeholders to identify common goals, share best practices, and develop co-ordinated strategies to address shared challenges.
sabrina hanna, bsc.
cancer
feb 24, 2024
working together leads to more effective advocacy efforts, promotes transparency, accountability, and trust within the healthcare community.

machado: telling your 'sick' story isn't always a way to make friends
it might seem logical that those closest to you are the best options to offer comfort, care and a compassionate ear, but sometimes, all you need is someone who knows what it's like.
lisa machado
opinion
feb 23, 2024
positioning your person on a toilet, or changing their diaper, or maybe feeding them and wiping food from their chin — it's an uncomfortable dynamic that many of us don't have the words or stomach for.

canadian association of occupational therapists: ots are a key part of the solution to canada’s mental health crisis
occupational therapists assist individuals in implementing short and long-term goals to return to daily activities and routines.
hélène sabourin, ceo, canadian association of occupational therapists
mental health
feb 20, 2024
occupational therapists can help by providing low-cost, high-impact solutions to many physical and mental-health-related issues, preventing issues before they occur and developing work wellness programs and practices.

machado: empathy is good for us and for healthcare professionals. yet, here we are
healthcare that comes with empathy and compassion has felt like too tall an order for far too long.
lisa machado
opinion
feb 16, 2024
a lack of empathy affects not only the relationship between a doctor and patient and patient satisfaction, but also the way things turn out.

international day of women and girls in science: why gender disparities in health matter
integrating women into our lexicon is a necessary step in promoting a more inclusive understanding of healthcare.
sabrina hanna, bsc.
opinion
feb 11, 2024
women's overlooked contributions in scientific realms mirror their underrepresentation and exclusion in healthcare particularly in the context of cancer.

machado: survival predictions are based on math, science and past experience — but they aren't always accurate
people do beat the "odds." we don't know who will, and maybe not even why they do, but hopefully it's you and i, and everyone we care about.
lisa machado
opinion
feb 09, 2024
guessing the chances of survival is a skillful combination of math and science and what happened the last time your doctor treated someone like you.

opinion: you can't afford to have cancer
thirty-per-cent of canadians would have to go into debt to pay for the out-of-pocket costs of a cancer diagnosis.
andrea seale, ceo, canadian cancer society
opinion
feb 06, 2024
in a recent angus reid survey, 90 per cent of respondents said that a sudden cancer diagnosis would impact their household finances.
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canadian centre for caregiving excellence
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wellspring cancer support
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canadian coalition for seniors’ mental health (ccsmh)

opinion: patient group independence and industry relationships are a tricky balance
despite recent awareness of patient rights — including a right to be heard — patient organizations continue to face barriers that get in the way of having their opinions taken seriously.
alex wyke
opinion
feb 27, 2024
patient organizations are a relatively young phenomenon, with most less than 50 years old.

the cancer collaborative: we're going to have to work together for a better cancer system in canada
collaboration brings together diverse perspectives, expertise, and resources, allowing stakeholders to identify common goals, share best practices, and develop co-ordinated strategies to address shared challenges.
sabrina hanna, bsc.
cancer
feb 24, 2024
working together leads to more effective advocacy efforts, promotes transparency, accountability, and trust within the healthcare community.

machado: telling your 'sick' story isn't always a way to make friends
it might seem logical that those closest to you are the best options to offer comfort, care and a compassionate ear, but sometimes, all you need is someone who knows what it's like.
lisa machado
opinion
feb 23, 2024
positioning your person on a toilet, or changing their diaper, or maybe feeding them and wiping food from their chin — it's an uncomfortable dynamic that many of us don't have the words or stomach for.

canadian association of occupational therapists: ots are a key part of the solution to canada’s mental health crisis
occupational therapists assist individuals in implementing short and long-term goals to return to daily activities and routines.
hélène sabourin, ceo, canadian association of occupational therapists
mental health
feb 20, 2024
occupational therapists can help by providing low-cost, high-impact solutions to many physical and mental-health-related issues, preventing issues before they occur and developing work wellness programs and practices.
powered by
canadian centre for caregiving excellence

machado: empathy is good for us and for healthcare professionals. yet, here we are
healthcare that comes with empathy and compassion has felt like too tall an order for far too long.
lisa machado
opinion
feb 16, 2024
a lack of empathy affects not only the relationship between a doctor and patient and patient satisfaction, but also the way things turn out.

international day of women and girls in science: why gender disparities in health matter
integrating women into our lexicon is a necessary step in promoting a more inclusive understanding of healthcare.
sabrina hanna, bsc.
opinion
feb 11, 2024
women's overlooked contributions in scientific realms mirror their underrepresentation and exclusion in healthcare particularly in the context of cancer.

machado: survival predictions are based on math, science and past experience — but they aren't always accurate
people do beat the "odds." we don't know who will, and maybe not even why they do, but hopefully it's you and i, and everyone we care about.
lisa machado
opinion
feb 09, 2024
guessing the chances of survival is a skillful combination of math and science and what happened the last time your doctor treated someone like you.

opinion: you can't afford to have cancer
thirty-per-cent of canadians would have to go into debt to pay for the out-of-pocket costs of a cancer diagnosis.
andrea seale, ceo, canadian cancer society
opinion
feb 06, 2024
in a recent angus reid survey, 90 per cent of respondents said that a sudden cancer diagnosis would impact their household finances.
powered by
wellspring cancer support
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