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.
