Ontario’s bold bet on health-care reform: Hepburn
With a vision and a prayer, the Ontario government is launching the most revolutionary change in the provincial health-care system in the last 20 years. If they succeed, [...]
Ontario Sunshine List: Why aren’t doctors on it?
A health-care advocate urges the Ontario government to disclose how much individual doctors bill OHIP Read Muriel Draaisma’s op-ed “Ontario Sunshine List: Why aren't doctors on it?” [...]
Teen to undergo same operation twice after 1st procedure halted mid-surgery
Hospital offers to move 2nd surgery date up after Go Public's inquiries. After waiting more than a year for surgery, an Edmonton teen is forced to undergo the [...]
Eric Hoskins’ legacy for Ontario patients: Hepburn
The health minister is pursuing dramatic reforms that will have an impact on patients for years ahead. Of all the Ontario cabinet ministers, Health Minister Eric Hoskins may [...]
Hospital visitors deserve parking rate break, says Toronto patient advocate
Cutting of revenue tool could not come at worse time, says Ontario Hospital Association. Hospital parking fees “break the bank” and are a barrier to the care visiting [...]
Why we need a Health Accord with Patients at the Centre
Toronto, January 18, 2016 – With the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Health Ministers meeting fast approaching, we at Patients Canada stand with patients and their families in strongly [...]
Francesca Grosso: It’s time to listen to patients and caregivers
Several years ago I wrote an op-ed piece. It began a conversation about the need to cut out duplication and bureaucracy in home care and ensure that more [...]
At last, a champion for Ontario patients: Hepburn
Despite the wise appointment of Christine Elliott as Ontario’s first patient ombudsman, there’s still more to be done to give voice to those the health-care system has failed. [...]
Patients Canada applauds the appointment of Christine Elliott as Ontario’s first Patient Ombudsman
Toronto, December 10, 2015 - Today Ontario's Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) announced the appointment of Christine Elliott as Ontario's first Patient Ombudsman. As a national [...]
Patients in Timmins Award Two Exceptional Physicians
Timmins, December 10, 2015 – Patients and family caregivers in Timmins were given the opportunity to nominate their physician for a Patients’ Choice Award, a unique initiative where [...]