Health Care
A Discussion in Progress
Dr. Demeter is the web site administrator and is a Public Health researcher (Associate Professor - U of M - Faculty of Health Sciences) with particular interests in health policy and health economics. By investigating and reporting on stories he hopes to create a dialogue on health care in MB and to increase awareness of issues which positively, or negatively, impact Manitobans.
The intention is to have a blog reflecting the opinions of various authors. Feedback is welcomed.
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Disclaimer
The views and opinions I express on this site are my own and do not necessarily represent the opinions of any organization, agency, or other entity that I have been, am now, or will be affiliated with.
The views and opinions of others in this blog are those of the authors and they do not necessarily represent those of any other person, including myself, or agency including the health care system, government, universities, or any components thereof.
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Constitution Act, 1982
PART I
CANADIAN CHARTER OF RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS
Fundamental Freedoms
2. Everyone has the following fundamental freedoms:
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(a) freedom of conscience and religion;
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(b) freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication;
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(c) freedom of peaceful assembly; and
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(d) freedom of association.
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Dr. Sandor Demeter
Associate Professor
University of MB
Faculty of Health Sciences
College of Medicine
Community Health Sciences
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When you hear "code blue" announced overhead in a hospital someone is experiencing a life and death event, usually related to their heart. With aging populations, escalating health care fiscal restraint, and a system which inhibits long term planning and investment we are facing a "health care" code blue.