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Virtual care expansion did not expand specialist access in rural areas

Despite the expansion of virtual care in Ontario prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, specialist physicians did not expand reach to patients living at great distances from where they provided care, found new research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). “We found that widespread availability...

Learning Health Systems strives to elevate patient-centred care

Summary: Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is advancing the adoption of Learning Health Systems, a framework that integrates research, data, and patient input into care delivery. The approach emphasizes continuous learning and the inclusion of patient partners in decision-making to improve outcomes and experiences. Recent projects...
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