Category Clinical Ethics
On Drug Addiction, Harm Reduction and Governing In The Dark
Scott Findlay argues for evidence-informed decision-making, on the basis of which the federal government should grant the Dr. Peter Centre in Vancouver an exemption to Canada’s Controlled Drugs and Substances Act so that clients can continue to receive supervised injection services.
Blood Money
Kat Lanteigne argues that there are no good reasons for Canadians to be in the business of buying and selling blood.
The Denial of ‘Artificial’ Contraception by Ottawa Doctors
Carolyn McLeod claims that it is wrong for physicians who conscientiously refuse to prescribe birth control to prioritize their conscience over patient care.
Family Caregivers in Canada: Prognosis Poor
Monique Lanoix argues that family caregivers should be properly compensated, and better supported, by the government-funded health care system.
Equal Access to Assistive and Accomodative Technologies for All Canadians
Jeff Nisker argues that all Canadians (disabled Canadians and temporarily-abled Canadians) should have access to assistive technologies if and when these are needed.
