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
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.