Children and youth with special developmental needs (neurodisability) represent up to 9% of the general population of children in Canada.[1,2] The terms neurodisability and neurodevelopmental... Read More
Clinical Articles
Background In our increasingly multicultural society, language barriers are prevalent in health care. Patients with limited English proficiency face health care disparities, including reduced... Read More
Background Each year, more than 7300 patients are transported to hospitals by air ambulance within BC, and countless others travel privately to urban centres for outpatient care.[1] Northern BC is... Read More
Background Experiencing homelessness can have a direct, adverse effect on an individual’s health, which can include high levels of disease, mental health issues, and substance abuse disorders.[1-4... Read More
Background Health care–related carbon emission is a significant contributor to climate change; it is estimated to constitute 4.6% of the global carbon footprint.[1] When compared with the... Read More