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Helen Novak Lauscher, PhD
Asking “Is our society ready to go digital?” may seem absurd considering that digital technologies are core to almost every aspect of our daily lives. Yet, asking “Is our health system ready for digital health?” is not... Read More
In 2010 the interCultural Online Health Network (iCON) at the University of British Columbia set out to explore problems faced by Indigenous peoples in British Columbia seeking health and wellness. Since then, iCON has... Read More
With the increasing proliferation and sophistication of mobile phones, wearable devices such as smart watches, and sensors that can measure and gather a variety of data, public interest is growing in using consumer... Read More
Health research has consistently demonstrated that active patient engagement and participation in chronic disease self-management results in significant and measurable health outcome improvements.[1] However, cultural... Read More
For most people in British Columbia, the family physician provides an entry point into the health care system and a link to secondary care.[1] As the medical professional who initiates investigations, counsels the... Read More