Waiting, Waiting, Waiting on Waitlists

Waiting, Waiting, Waiting on Waitlists

Millions of Canadians are waiting for essential medical care, and nearly half are choosing to stay home instead of seeking treatment.   For the first time in 30 years, Canada’s healthcare system is experiencing the longest recorded wait times for essential...
Winnipeg Man has Wrong Leg Amputated

Winnipeg Man has Wrong Leg Amputated

A Winnipeg hospital amputated the wrong leg of a First Nations man, sparking outrage and demands for an investigation into systemic healthcare issues. A Winnipeg hospital is under intense scrutiny after a devastating surgical error led to the amputation of the wrong...
3+ Million Canadians Waiting For Basic Care

3+ Million Canadians Waiting For Basic Care

More than 3.2 million Canadians are stuck on waitlists for surgeries, diagnostic scans, and specialist appointments. Canada’s healthcare system is facing an unprecedented crisis. According to a new report from Canadian think tank SecondStreet, more than 3.2 million...
Contraceptive Linked to Brain Tumors

Contraceptive Linked to Brain Tumors

A lawsuit alleges Pfizer failed to warn about Depo-Provera’s link to brain tumors, despite safer alternatives. Pfizer is facing allegations that it failed to warn patients about the risk of brain tumors associated with its injectable contraceptive drug, Depo-Provera....
The Folly of Clinical Practice Guidelines

The Folly of Clinical Practice Guidelines

The growing influence of managerialism in healthcare is altering the doctor-patient relationship, limiting clinical discretion, and contributing to physician burnout. The medical field is facing a crisis of trust. According to Pew Research, public confidence in...