No rational person would design a healthcare system this way Justin Trudeau was a hard act to follow, but the next speaker defined the most … READ MORE
Doctors in U.S. and Canada launch sweeping pharmaceutical reform proposal Plan published today in the British Medical Journal outlines seven steps to slash … READ MORE
Eligibility and application for AADL benefits Learn about eligibility requirements for Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) and how … READ MORE
Living with disability: ‘Personal assistants are my ears, hands, and body’ Nadia Clarke, who has cerebral palsy and is profoundly deaf, employs a team of eight … READ MORE
A plan to overhaul Canadian health care systems What has gotten Canadian health systems to their present state will not be … READ MORE
Paramedics road-testing portable health records system Quebec-based company Prehos supplying digital system used in pilot project. Chief … READ MORE
‘I am absolutely furious,’ says mother trying to renew disability tax credit CRA complaints include lost documents, rejection of previously approved applicants. … READ MORE
Breaking down barriers for med students with disabilities Students with disabilities are finding their place in medical schools—and beyond. … READ MORE
Australians say no thanks to electronic health records A wave of opt-outs highlights distrust in the government’s security and privacy … READ MORE
BC online project highlights needs of 1 million caregivers Stories for Caregivers connects people with resources they might not know exist. … READ MORE
What it’s like to have a sister with special-needs, AKA Boo-Bear Meet the next generation of caregivers. Ellery and Clare are sisters to Gilly, who … READ MORE
‘The community needs to step up’ says caregiver advocate Yona Lunsky studies the mental health needs of people with intellectual and … READ MORE
Cake, balloons, goodbye: What happens when your special needs child ages out of the system A day with Gilly, a teen with autism and developmental delay on the cusp of aging … READ MORE
Many parents of children with disabilities don’t make care plans Fewer than half of parents of children with intellectual and developmental … READ MORE
Apple’s plan to put medical records on your iPhone Apple wants to change how you access your medical records. Today the company … READ MORE
In chronic disease care, family helpers are key, but feel left out Physicians and policymakers should consider those family and friends who aren’t … READ MORE
Direct Funding means freedom for many people with disabilities. Is it accessible enough? When Lisa Crigger advertises for staff on Kijiji, she’s mainly looking for people … READ MORE
Unacceptably low number of Albertans receive disability tax credit Process too complex and ambiguous, critics say. Only one in three Albertans with … READ MORE
Out on a limb: Low tech, high value The use of advanced technologies to provide feedback to patients during … READ MORE
We live with a cloud over our heads: Québecers say home care services fall short Nearly 343,000 Québecers receive publicly-funded home care. Critics hope political … READ MORE
Canada as single-payer exemplar for universal health care in the United States A Borderline Option. Ambassador Bridge workers (from bottom left to right) Hector … READ MORE
Canada’s health-care wait times hit new record high, again We finally did it last year. In 2016, we hit the 20-week mark for the average wait … READ MORE
US healthcare consumers find little information online Our findings suggest that there is substantial room for improvement in providing … READ MORE
Judge rejects attempt by doctor with no computer skills to regain license A New Hampshire judge has denied an 84-year-old doctor’s request to regain her … READ MORE
Telemedicine for children with disabilities in remote communities UC Davis Department of Pediatrics has received a $2 million, five-year grant from … READ MORE
Primary healthcare, disruptive innovation, and the digital gold rush We want innovation to improve our patients’ lives and protect their safety. Prof … READ MORE
The patients vs. paperwork problem for doctors Every doctor I know has been complaining about the growing burden of electronic … READ MORE
Pay-for-access online doctors “move Nova Scotia into dangerous territory” But Maple says ‘chat with a doctor in your pyjamas’ fills an important … READ MORE
Study eyes hospitalists The old-fashioned, family doctor style of medicine could be lifesaving for elderly … READ MORE
NHS starts offering GP appointments via video call The doctor will Skype you now – in the United Kingdom. A 24-hour service has been … READ MORE