Category Law & Policy
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as a form of gatekeeping, which silences disabled voices, narrows the definition of who can be a nurse, and reinforces outdated ideals of competence and care.
The Short-Lived Tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages in NL
Rachel Prowse and Kayla Crichton describe what happened when Newfoundland and Labrador applied a sugary drink tax, which was discontinued this summer.
The PREPARED Code – A reminder not to forget the COVID-19 pandemic
Doris Schroeder presents the PREPARED Code – a global code of conduct for research during pandemics.
CASGEVY: Rethinking Drug Costs Through the Lens of Public Access
Maria Klimenko considers the extent to which the price of innovative treatments like CASGEVY, a type of gene therapy, should reflect not just the cost of development, but also their broader societal impact — and the public healthcare system’s ability to provide equitable access.
Prove AI Can’t Care First
Jean-Christophe Bélisle-Pipon argues that defaulting to AI in health settings could do more harm than good.
