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BC Nurses' UnionThe British Columbia Nurses' Union represents more than 32,000 nurses and allied health workers who provide care in hospitals, long-term care and the community. BCNU is active in campaigns to address the nursing shortage...
Canadian Academy of PeriodontologyThe CAP is the national voluntary organization for periodontists, dentists who are certified specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the soft tissue and bone in the mouth. The mission of the CAP is to p...
Canadian College of Naturopathic MedicineOffers a four-year, full-time professional program in naturopathic medicine. CCNM educates, develops and trains naturopathic doctors (NDs) through excellence in health education, clinical services and research that integ...
The Cochrane Collaboration/The Cochrane LibraryThe Cochrane Collaboration is an international not-for-profit and independent organization dedicated to making up-to-date, accurate information about the effects of health care readily available worldwide. It produces an...
College of Nurses of OntarioThe College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is the governing body for 150,000 Registered Nurses (RNs), Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in Ontario, Canada. The College regulates nursing in the ...
College of Respiratory Therapists of OntarioThe College of Respiratory Therapists is the regulatory body for the profession of Respiratory Therapy in Ontario. Our mission is to protect the public interest, and improve their health and well-being by setting entry t...
Ontario Association of Medical Radiation SciencesOAMRT is the authoritative provincial voice and resource for the professionals of Medical Radiation Sciences. Medical Radiation Practitioners are highly skilled healthcare professionals who administer ionizing radiation,...
Ontario Nurses' AssociationThe Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) is the union representing 59,000 registered nurses and allied health professionals and more than 13,000 nursing student affiliates providing care in hospitals, long-term care facilit...
World Health OrganizationWHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and stan...
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Healthcare inequalitySources Select Resources Encyclopedia
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Healthcare inequality (also called health disparities in some countries) refers to the disparities in the access to adequate healthcare between different gender, race, and socioeconomic groups.
Social determinants of healthSources Select Resources Encyclopedia
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Social determinants of health are the economic and social conditions under which people live which determine their health.
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Ten Health Care MythsDiemer, Ulli
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Medicare's opponents have launched a sustained ideological attack on medicare. Their propaganda relies on myths and misrepresentations.
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Abilities MagazineArticles and resources providing information, inspiration and opportunities for people with disabilities, their families, friends, and professionals.
L'Actualite PharmaceutiqueFor the French-speaking pharmacist. Concerned with professional news, evaluation of new drugs, reports on regulations.
ArtereHospital and health care news. Also includes human resources, management training, personal finances, research, purchases and supplies, laboratories, renovation, employee's health and security, data p...
Canadian ChiropractorTo be a spearhead for progress in chiropractic health care, to offer a forum for new ideas and to promote chiropractic awareness and understanding.
Canadian Healthcare ManagerFor health care managers in the public and private sectors, offering in-depth features, profiles of industry leaders, critical statistical data and national news.
Canadian Journal of AnesthesiaPublishes original scientific papers related to anesthesia. The official voice of the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society.
Canadian Journal of Plastic SurgeryOfficial Journal of the following organizations: Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons, Canadian Society for Aesthetic (Cosmetic) Plastic Surgery, GAM Canada (Microsurgery), Canadian Society for surger...
Canadian Journal of Public HealthScientific, peer-reviewed articles on a broad range of public health topics in the areas of health promotion and protection, disease prevention and public health policy.
Canadian PerspectivesArticles on the Council's vision for Canada and Canadians: safeguarding social programs, promoting economic justice, renewing democracy, asserting Canadian sovereignty, promoting alternatives to corpo...
Chronicle of Skin & AllergyScientific magazine providing news and information on practical therapeutics and clinical progress in dermatologic medicine.
Le ClinicienMedical education review articles for Québec physicians.
Family HealthWritten by health-care practitioners for the general public. Reliable, up-to-date information about a wide range of health topics and concerns. Developed with the assistance of the College of Family P...
Geriatrics & AgingFor primary health care providers. Key issues and trends in geriatric medicine and research. A physician's CME gateway to clinical issues specific to the care of aging adults
Hospital NewsHospital News informs readers of current health-care news, medical advancements and trends in health care with a monthly editorial focus, as well as the latest career opportunities in healthcare.
Journal of Cutaneous Medicine & SurgeryReflecting the state of the art in cutaneous biology and dermatology by providing original scientific writings and complete critical review of the dermatology literature.
The Medical PostThe leading national newspaper for the Canadian medical profession.
Network MagazineInformation of interest and relevance to the mental health field as a whole, including consumers and families.
Nursing BCOfficial publication of the CRNBC. Significant issues, including those that affect nurses' ability to practice safely and competently.
Ontario Medical ReviewIn-depth coverage of the issues and developments affecting the practice of medicine in Ontario, including government affairs, health-care policy, professional issues and practice management.
Oral HealthClinical dental journal reaching practicing dentists across Canada.
Parkhurst ExchangePlatform for the exchange of medical information to assist doctors with problems relating to specific practice-based situations.
Patient CareAdvice on the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of problems seen in primary care office practice.
Pharmacy PracticeProfessional journal for Canada's pharmacists. Provides updates on new drugs and disease treatments, as well as current professional issues.
Physicians' Computing ChronicleThe doctor's point of entry to the information age. Reviews information available via the Internet and CD-ROM. Also reports on technological changes.
The StandardInformation about self-regulation, standards, practice issues and council news for members of the College of Nurses of Ontario. Published in English and French.
Vision MagazineThe latest trends, product innovations, hot events, ocular health and other subjects for optical professionals.
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