Patient Advocacy and Access to Care
In Alberta’s healthcare landscape, patient advocacy and access to care are vital issues—especially for those facing barriers like financial hardship, geographic limitations, or systemic discrimination. Medical students, our province’s future physicians, are uniquely positioned to advocate for change and create a more inclusive, responsive healthcare system.
“The AMA Medical Students Advocacy Committee provides a fantastic, early opportunity for medical students to get involved with healthcare policy and decision-making.”
~ Adam Bubelenyi, Accountability Officer of the AMA Medical Students Advocacy Committee
Spotlight on Neurodivergence: Jason McClure and Invisible Disabilities
Interview with Jason McClure, an individual living with frontal lobe syndrome.
Bridging the Gap: The Need for Health Literacy and Patient Advocacy in Advanced Care Planning
Reemphasizing the need for adequate Advanced Care planning.
From Recognition to Action: Improving Healthcare Access for Domestic Violence Survivors
Improving healthcare access for domestic violence survivors.
Navigating Alberta's Healthcare System: A Resource for Newcomers, Immigrants, and Refugees
The Calgary Asian Medical Students’ Association (CAMSA) has created a resource for newcomers to assist them in understanding and accessing our healthcare system, empowering them be advocates for their health needs.
Rethinking Rare: A Call for Innovation and Advocacy
The significant challenges in developing treatments for rare diseases, including high costs, lengthy approval processes, and the lack of orphan drug incentives in Canada. These issues restrict patient access and drive up treatment prices. Discusses policy changes to improve accessibility and highlights the vital role of rare disease research.
