Category Archives: General Health Care

The Wildrose and PCs Weigh In On Medically Assisted Dying

Posted on June 5, 2016 by susanonthesoapbox

We’ve seen a lot of fireworks in the Alberta Legislature but nothing can match the rhetoric and misinformation that characterized the response of the Wildrose (and to a lesser extent the Progressive Conservatives) to the government’s motion to regulate medical … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime and Justice, General Health Care, Law, Politics and Government, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 31 Comments

The Sonic Boom: How Alberta Became an “Offshore Business” in the Pathology Market

Posted on November 9, 2014 by susanonthesoapbox

Why does Stephen Mandel, the newly minted Minister of Health, think it’s a good idea for Alberta taxpayers to support the lifestyles of wealthy Australian businessmen who earn more than $13 million a year, their executive teams who get ridiculous … Continue reading →

Posted in Alberta Health Care, General Health Care, Politics and Government | Tagged , , , | 35 Comments

The Buck Stops Here — Privacy 101 for Minister Horne — A guest blog by lawyer Brian Thiessen

Posted on January 25, 2014 by susanonthesoapbox

Susan on the Soapbox welcomes her first guest blogger.  Employment and privacy lawyer Brian Thiessen has a few words to say about a privacy breach that impacts 620,000 Albertans.  The title says it all.  The Buck Stops Here–Privacy 101 for … Continue reading →

Posted in Alberta Health Care, General Health Care, Guest Bloggers, Politics and Government, Privacy and Surveillance | Tagged , , , , , | 21 Comments

The Perfect Gift

Posted on August 21, 2011 by susanonthesoapbox

What’s the perfect wedding gift for your little sister?  The one who’s been married twice and waited 10 years before she decided she was ready to take the plunge again?  I’ve been pondering this question for weeks and time is … Continue reading →

Posted in General Health Care, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Susan’s Eye–and the death of common sense

Posted on July 30, 2011 by susanonthesoapbox

Everyone knows that you shouldn’t put ear drops in your eye, right?  But what happens when your doctor prescribes ear drops for a nasty eye infection, then what do you do? After 3 days of wondering why the tiny little … Continue reading →

Posted in General Health Care | 6 Comments