Having been originally trained as an engineer, I was drawn to the idea of functional medicine where they employ a systems approach to health. We have a real problem with over-medication in our culture, and I believe a lot of it stems from our siloed view of the human body.
If we don’t involve patients in decisions about their own health, they will often make their own decisions, and it will be without the guidance of their healthcare professionals.
A new model of delivery will make healthcare more efficient and attract more healthcare professionals to Prince Edward Island, according to province's chief medical officer.
As a lasting legacy to his fellow Quebecers, the new federal health minister should strongly encourage the Ministry of Health to sign the agreement to allow patients to receive care outside of the province.