Self-screening kits that have been adopted in British Columbia won’t be a part of the upcoming rollout in Ontario, which means patients still need to visit the doctor to get tested.
Promised in 2023, the act would allow a family member, doctor or police officer to request a mandatory treatment order from a judge if someone is deemed a danger to themselves or others.
As part of a series of first-person true stories written by physicians, Dr. Anne Monahan reflects on the healing effects of music and seeing the whole person.