Category Public Health

Case Diversification in Dalhousie’s Medical Program

Lynette Reid introduces the work done at Dalhousie to diversify the case-based learning curriculum in the medical program.

Misinformation, Public Trust, and Healthcare Burnout

Janine Curtis ties the epidemic of burnout among health care providers in Newfoundland and Labrador to misinformation about the real causes of poor access to hospitals and clinicians.

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.

Black Salve: A Crisis in Online Health Misinformation

A.M. Kieley discusses online misinformation about black salve, a dangerous and ineffective “treatment” for cancer.

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.