Category Canada
Misinformation about Medical Assistance in Dying
Luca Norton presents the problems associated with the influence of misinformation on policy about medical assistance in dying in Canada.
Gatekeeping Through Ableism: A Fractured Calling
Danielle Gibbs Koenitzer contends that ableism in nursing education functions as a form of gatekeeping, which silences disabled voices, narrows the definition of who can be a nurse, and reinforces outdated ideals of competence and care.
Climate, Health and Equity – Canada Must Lead with Action
Sharon E. Straus discusses the urgent need for the upcoming G7 summit to address climate change impacts on health.
Is Free, Canada-Wide Access to HIV Medications Reasonable?
Julian Hopwood-Raja argues that universal, barrier-free access to HIV medicines is not just a matter of beneficence for patients and the health system but important for public health and ethical resource allocation.
Are Your Medical Photographs on the Internet? Part 2
Zach Patterson, Zack Marshall, and a grade 8 class in Calgary replicate a study showing the availability of patient photographs from medical case studies on the open internet.
Impact Ethics 