Freedom of conscience is often held up as a purely noble principle. But when it’s used to deny healthcare, it means a single person’s beliefs are dictating what is best for another person’s physical and mental health.
In this letter to his colleagues, the president of the Quebec Order of Pharmacists provides an update on a decision by the Disciplinary Board that has provoked much comment and concern among pharmacists.
Sure, we want to convey empathy, compassion and concern. We want to do the best by our seniors. But we have to be careful not to judge an individual on the basis of age when we age at different rates.
Ontario’s $1.8 billion investment in primary care is a crucial step but we must integrate specialized lung health expertise to address the silent epidemic of respiratory illness, says an expert from the Lung Health Foundation.
