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In Canada, medical assistance in dying (MAiD) is an end of life intervention intended to offer increased control to Canadians within the dying process (Brassfield & Buchbinder, 2020). Despite the legalization of MAiD in 2016 and developments in…
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Alcohol use is a widely accepted part of Canadian society, however the prevalence of use among Canadian women is increasing. Evidence supports that long-term alcohol related risk and harms escalate more dramatically and at lower doses than that of…
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Due to earlier recognition and advances in cancer treatment, increasing numbers of women are surviving breast cancer. In Canada, these women are transitioned back to their Primary Care Providers (PCPs), including Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and…
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Due to the aging population worldwide, need to access primary health care (PHC) services is increasing. Older adults are at a heightened risk of developing chronic diseases, poor health outcomes, and increased emergency department visits. Living in…
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Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a chronic and relapsing condition that affects people across British Columbia (BC). People with OUD are at significant risk of morbidity and mortality related to unintentional toxic drug poisonings from the fentanyl-…
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Type 2 Diabetes (DM 2) is increasingly prevalent worldwide. Its potential for debilitating long-term sequelae and subsequent burden on healthcare systems highlight the importance of adequate diabetes management. Glucose control remains central to…
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The purpose of this capstone project was to explore the question: How can primary care providers improve health access for uninsured migrants in Canada? An integrative literature review was conducted, followed by a comparison and analysis of the…