The right of patients to make decisions about their medical care without their healthcare provider attempting to influence the outcome. Patient autonomy allows healthcare providers to educate the patient, but not to make the decision for the patient.
Autonomy
Today marks Bell Let’s Talk Day. This is the 13TH time Bell has helped start the conversation about mental health and I thank them for that. This year, however, I’m going to ask you to entertain just a slight, but significant change, to its title, ‘Bell Let’s Talk AND Listen Day’.
Since her youth, Shannah has been faced with challenges in her mental health. Between the ages of 18 to 22, Shannah had been in and out of hospitals due to her illnesses.
As the CEO for Ontario Shores Foundation, it’s always an honour to meet someone who has been