Opinion
by James Rodgers

‘The war against dogs continues’: How 150 years of policy denied animal control to Indigenous communities

Unequal access to pet care in rural and Indigenous communities has led to dogs being shot when they pose a risk to the public. A century and a half of policies that have left these communities without animal-control systems are to blame.

Opinion
by Igor Gontcharov

Professional self-regulation can still work if we run it in the public interest

Self-regulation can work if we stop running quality assurance like licensing compliance and start running it like professional development in the public interest.

Opinion
by Salar Farokhi Boroujeni Shavez Khan Rushil Dave

Medical students call for prevention and cessation initiatives with tobacco settlement monies

As medical students, we hope for a future where fewer of our patients suffer from preventable tobacco-related illness. A future within reach if we act now.

Opinion
by Muneeb Ahmed

You asked an AI bot about your symptoms. Now what?

More and more people are turning to Artificial Intelligence to ask about health. The challenge is how to use it without getting hurt.

Article
by Miranda Schreiber

‘Things went horribly wrong’: Patient advocates spreading the word about dangers of Botox

Much of the conversation about Botox centres on whether it looks good or bad, or if getting it can be considered a “feminist” choice. Less attention has been given to the fact that research indicates that one in six patients who are injected with Botox experiences adverse effects from the procedure.

Opinion
by Aidan Barreirinha Colin Whaley

The software we deserve: Vibe coding the future of health technology

Vibe coding represents a potentially transformative approach to health informatics. By lowering barriers to entry we could address longstanding gaps in EMR systems.

Opinion
by Ingrid Gahsner

We can’t afford to wait for health care any longer 

Canada’s health-care system remains one of our greatest national ideals. But ideals don’t shorten waitlists.

Opinion
by Mona Samani Savana Elsays Peter Zhang

Pharmacists are essential in bridging the gap between AI and patient-centered care

In a world pushing toward data-driven systems and algorithms, pharmacists can safeguard the human element of care by acting as a nexus between health and technology.

Opinion
by Simron Sidhu

Meeting patients where they are: Why medical training must include social media literacy

Some medical schools are beginning to explore digital health communication, but comprehensive social media literacy training remains the exception rather than standard practice.
by Neelam Punjani Amber Hussain

Queering the curriculum: Sexual orientation and gender identity in Canadian comprehensive sexuality education

Comprehensive sexual education plays a vital role in equipping young people with knowledge about their bodies, identities, rights and relationships. But access remains uneven across the country.

Opinion
by Stephanie Hatzifilalithis Nilanee Koneswaran

From Miami to Mississauga: The Golden Girls and Ontario’s $1.1B homecare plan

Whether in the fictional world of The Golden Girls or the real-life province of Ontario, the tension between independence and formal care is real.

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