Monthly Archives: July 2018

MAiD & a Directive to Protect your Future Self

July 26, 2018 · by · in Death & Assisted Dying, Law & Policy, Mental Health

Letitia Meynell considers a critique of advance directives for medical assistance in dying and suggests that the wishes of capable persons for their future incapable selves should be respected.

Beware: Direct-to-Consumer Pharmaceutical Ads

July 23, 2018 · by · in Law & Policy, Pharmaceuticals, Public Health

Andrea Frydl cautions Canadians about the harms of direct-to-consumer advertising for pharmaceuticals and offers advice for health care providers and policy makers.

In Support of Breastfeeding

July 19, 2018 · by · in Law & Policy, Paediatric, Public Health

Martha Paynter supports the World Health Assembly’s resolution on breastfeeding and calls for grassroots action to improve education, care, support and pride related to breastfeeding.

Time to Listen to Trans & Gender Diverse Children

July 6, 2018 · by · in Mental Health, Paediatric, Sexual Health

Julia Temple Newhook explores the current shift in health care for trans and gender diverse children: from the shame of childhood closets to the celebration of self-acceptance.

Can Nurse Practitioners mention MAiD to patients?

July 3, 2018 · by · in Death & Assisted Dying, Health Education, Law & Policy

Jocelyn Downie suggests that nurse practitioners can and should initiate discussions about medical assistance in dying with patients for whom it may be an option.