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May 05, 2025Luis Espericueta Discusses Advance Request for MAID
"This article presents for the first time a compilation of all ARM regulations worldwide. Analysis of the international framework suggests that the requirements for drafting an ARM could influence the effective implementation of patients' wishes .... Although bioethical and philosophical issues are varied (Wijsbek and Nys 2022), some health professionals in Canada appear to support the legal use of ARM by patients with advanced dementia." - Full article available in Healthcare Policy.
Events
The Evidence No Longer Speaks for Itself: Reclaiming Trust in a World of Information Chaos
Dr. Michael Schull, CEO and Senior Scientist, ICES, Helen Angus, CEO, AMS Healthcare and Dr. Chris Simpson, Acute and Hospital-Based Care Executive Vice-President, Chief Medical Executive, Ontario Health
Longwoods Breakfast Series
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- Practical Application of AI to Support Medical Event Prediction and Clinician Decision Making
- Better Care for Our Aging Population Is a Collective Responsibility
- Projected Patterns of Illness in Ontario: Identifying New Solutions for the Needs of 2040
Featured Articles
Advance Requests for Medical Assistance in Dying in the International Context: Some Legal Issues for the Canadian Case
An Integrated Rapid Response Model for Pediatric Patients Requiring In-Patient Medical Stabilization: Lessons Learned to Enable Regional Capacity Building
Medicare Makeover: Reimagining the Canada Health Act at 40
Articles
Mental Health and Mental Illness In The Workplace: Diagnostic and Treatment Issues
CIHR Research: How to Translate Health Research Knowledge into Effective Healthcare Action
Case Study: Using Electronic Medication Administration Record to Enhance Medication Safety and Improve Efficiency in Long-Term Care Facilities
LHINs at Five years – What Now?” Part 2 of 2 "> Will Falk Comments on John Ronson’s essay “LHINs at Five years – What Now?” Part 2 of 2
News
Ontario hospitals spent over $9B on agency staff over 10 years, study finds
2025-05-12 from cbc.ca Ontario hospitals spent more than $9 billion on nurses and other staff from for-profit agencies in a 10-year period, a new study concludes. The Canadian Centre for Policy Alte [...]
Rise in for-profit agency nurse costs in Ontario hospitals 'exorbitant,' says researcher
2025-05-12 from cbc.ca Ontario hospitals paid for-profit staffing agencies $9.2 billion over a decade, a finding that comes as one hospital aims to stop its use of temp services by September. T [...]
Meet eight nurses transforming health for the better
2025-05-12 from ualberta.ca Today marks the first day of National Nursing Week in Canada, a chance to celebrate the nearly 460,000 regulated nurses in our country. The University of Alberta’s [...]
Editor's Picks

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Careers
Vice President, Clinical (2), Halton Healthcare
Oakville, ON
Chief Nursing Executive, Oak Valley Health
Markham, ON
Director, Human Resources, Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance
Stratford, ON
Vice President Medical Affairs (VPMA), Cambridge Memorial Hospital
Cambridge, ON
Vice President, Integrated Health Delivery Systems and Chief Clinical Supports Officer AND Vice President, Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Executive - Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, Penetanguishine, ON
Chief Technology Officer, Scarborough Health Network
Scarborough, ON
Director, Corporate Finance & Transformation
The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON
Vice President, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie, ON
Vice President, Business Development
Ambulatory Centre, Richmond Hill, ON
Chief Executive Officer
Meta Centre, Toronto, ON
Executive Director
Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO), Toronto, ON
VP Finance, Corporate Services, Redevelopment and CFO
Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg, ON
Chief Executive Officer
Home Care Ontario, Hamilton, ON
Chief of Staff
Haldimand War Memorial Hospital, Dunville, ON
Registered Nurse
Island Health, Campbell River, BC
Multimedia
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Healthcare Coalition
Dr. Danielle Martin on federal opportunities for healthcare in Canada
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Longwoods Leadership Discussion
Life Beyond Stigma: Elevating the Voices of Women Experiencing Menopause
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Longwoods Leadership Discussion
How Can We Better Protect Older Canadians – A Booster Shot for Canada’s Vaccine Policies