Christopher Leighton

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Dr. Christopher Leighton is a retired Radiation Oncologist and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Oncology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University. He has advocated for the rights of disabled persons throughout the pandemic including the prioritization of initial vaccinations, improved ventilation in schools, priority access to booster vaccinations, and evidence-based public health measures.

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by Christopher Leighton

No Minister Jones, pharmacists are not physicians

Pharmacists do not have adequate clinical training to diagnose and prescribe. Ontario’s physicians have ideas to boost family physician numbers. Premier Doug Ford only need ask.

by Christopher Leighton

If public health is not there to protect the vulnerable, then why bother?

Documents reveal that though the risks could not have been stated more clearly, in 2022 the Ford government ignored the evidence and lifted public health measures. This should worry all Ontarians.

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