Feb 1, 2019 | Employers, Members, Practice Blog, Students
On the two year anniversary of the enacting of federal legislation on Medical Assistance in Dying (M.A.I.D), Health Canada published its third interim report(1)…
Dec 5, 2018 | Employers, Members, Practice Blog, Students
Academic integrity – or lack thereof – appears to have become a very serious issue for colleges and universities throughout North America…
Jun 7, 2018 | Employers, Members, Practice Blog, Students
Elizabeth Wettlaufer, former registered nurse, is back in the news again this week with the opening of the Long-Term Care Homes Public Inquiry. Ms. Wettlaufer – in case you have forgotten – pled guilty to eight counts of 1st degree murder, four counts of...
Mar 20, 2018 | Members, Practice Blog, Students, Uncategorized
I was listening to a radio program in the car this morning about Stephen Hawking, and they mentioned one of his books, “On the Shoulders of Giants: The Great Works of Physics and Astronomy”. Apparently, the phrase, “on the shoulders of giants” goes back a very long...
Feb 14, 2018 | Employers, Members, Students
A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to listen to an excellent presentation given by Dr. Brian Hodges from the University Health Network. His talk provided a thought provoking exploration into the types of competencies health care practitioners will need in...
Dec 21, 2017 | Members, Practice Blog, Students, Uncategorized
I have always had a bit of an allergic reaction to things like “ice breakers,” “talking circles” and “mindful meditation” – an aversion I believe I share with others members of my profession. RTs tend to be very task-oriented and no-nonsense kind of people who...
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