Waiting, Waiting, Waiting on Waitlists

November 7, 2024 from Western Standard  In recent years, concerns over the accountability and transparency of the Canadian healthcare system have grown. With long wait times and insufficient communication around critical cases, many patients are left without the care...

Winnipeg Man has Wrong Leg Amputated

December 12, 2024 from Western Standard   A Winnipeg hospital is under intense scrutiny after a devastating surgical error led to the amputation of the wrong leg of a First Nations man. Jason Kennedy, 48, from Bloodvein First Nation, says he was admitted to Grace...

3+ Million Canadians Waiting For Basic Care

October 28, 2024 from LifeSite   Canada’s healthcare system is facing an unprecedented crisis. According to a new report from Canadian think tank SecondStreet, more than 3.2 million Canadians are currently waiting for essential medical care, including surgeries,...

Contraceptive Linked to Brain Tumors

November 7, 2024 from The Defender    Pfizer is facing allegations that it failed to warn patients about the risk of brain tumors associated with its injectable contraceptive drug, Depo-Provera. A lawsuit filed in California claims the pharmaceutical giant knew of the...

The Folly of Clinical Practice Guidelines

August 19, 2024 from Aaron Kheriaty via Substack   The medical field is facing a crisis of trust. According to Pew Research, public confidence in medical scientists dropped from 40% in 2020 to 29% in 2022. A survey by the American Board of Internal Medicine similarly...