Background Complex chronic diseases affect approximately 2.9% of Canadians, or approximately 855 000 people 12 years of age or older.[1] These diseases include myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic... Read More
Background Advance care planning and advance directives involve discussions with patients and their families about their values, goals, and beliefs in advance of incapacity or when faced with end-... Read More
Cervical cancer deaths are preventable, thanks to advances in the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and population-based cervix screening programs. However, approximately 1300 people in Canada are... Read More
Background Testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in individuals with female anatomy has historically taken place in a clinician’s office using endocervical swabs, often in... Read More
Background There have been persistent calls among medical educators and researchers to promote social accountability in medical training.[1-4] The field of refugee health offers an opportunity for... Read More