Q1: What is MAiD? MAiD stands for Medical Assistance in Dying and is enforced by federal legislation for eligible Canadians. Q2: Do dietitians have a role in discussing MAiD with clients? “Not all health care providers are comfortable with medical assistance in dying....
On September 30th, the CDBC and 10 other BC Health Regulatory Colleges gathered with an Indigenous leader, Knowledge Keeper, witnesses and guests for a traditional First Nation blanketing ceremony to mark the adoption of the Indigenous Cultural Safety, Humility, and...
Q1: What is weight stigma? The inherent association of this term with obesity is illustrated by the World Obesity Federation’s definition: “Weight stigma refers to the discriminatory acts and ideologies targeted towards individuals because of their weight and size....
Consider the following scenario. You have a thriving private practice, with many different types of clients. Some clients are at higher nutrition risk and require frequent follow up. Something unforeseen occurs, requiring you to take time away from your practice or...
Q1: What is trauma? What are its causes? Trauma is “when we have encountered an out of control, frightening experience that has disconnected us from all sense of resourcefulness or safety or coping or love” [1]. More specifically, trauma is “a process that involves...
Q1: Is it ever acceptable to disagree with or debate publicly a policy/guideline/statement made by a government, regulatory, or enforcement agency? It is always okay to debate, or question proposed polices/guidelines that represent a different way in which to approach...
