Among the issues highlighted in the report are that many patients don’t feel heard; the need to improve discharge protocols in emergency rooms; use of force for challenging behaviours; and a lack of trauma-informed obstetrical/gynecological care.
An editorial published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday says more youth are using opioids and calls for urgent action to provide treatment when they become addicted.
Virtual emergency care is being proposed for four communities in British Columbia's Interior in an effort to reduce the number of emergency room closures over lack of staffing.
