For Dr. Lianne Yoshida, the decision to provide medical assistance in dying (MAID) was based in her belief that patients facing a serious, irremediable illness must have the right to choose to die. “I supported the Supreme Court decision and I strongly believe in […]
Before she’d even learned to walk herself, Dalhousie Medical School student Alison Spurr’s 11-month-old daughter helped dozens of kids learn to run. During Ms. Spurr’s maternity leave, she and her daughter participated in a program called Roots of Empathy. Their visits to […]
Dr. Trixie Gregoire says that using the e-health portal MyHealthNS has improved both her relationships with her patients and the care she provides. MyHealthNS, the province’s online personal health record, gives Nova Scotians secure online access to their health information. The […]
Our province has no shortage of notable physicians – both historical and modern-day. Here are a few of the doctors who are currently making significant contributions to health care in Nova Scotia. Dr. David Martell Dr. Martell is a family physician based in […]
Whether you’re spending the day with a long-time partner or this is your first celebration together, here are some healthy ways to spend the day. (Scroll down to download special printable Valentine’s Day cards!) GET cooking Cooking together is a great way […]
Medical assistance in dying (MAID) became legal in Canada in June 2016, after the federal government passed Bill C-14. In Nova Scotia, MAID is governed by the Professional Standard Regarding Medical Assistance in Dying, a document developed by the College […]
