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New book by Steven Lewis available online
by Orvie Dingwall 11 Sep '12

11 Sep '12

Steven Lewis is a Saskatoon-based health policy consultant and part-time academic who thinks the healthcare system needs to get a lot better a lot faster (not to be confused with Stephen Lewis the politician, AIDS activist and member of the Order of Canada). A collection of his writing has now been assembled into a book and is available free online at: http://www.longwoods.com/pages/stevenlewis?utm_source=Longwoods+Master+Mail… "Steven believes in equitable access to healthcare for all, and he believes it can be achieved within a public-payer model. But he also believes that Canadian healthcare in the 21st century is in need of reform, and that those responsible for change should be held accountable. Steven's writings are pointed and direct, and highly crafted. His gift for writing makes his work at once entertaining, thought-provoking and sometimes acerbic. Some essays are analytical, while others react to a situation or event. All reflect his passion and his ultimate desire to incite change where change is required, and to hold accountable those who have perpetuated a less than high-performing healthcare system. It is no secret that some critics take issue with Steven's perspective and passion. But over the years that he has been writing for Longwoods, as well as his multitude of other academic journals and books, many critics have also commended him for his honesty and bravery. With his numerous publications and invitations to speak at public forums, Steven has had the ear of politicians and bureaucrats. He has lectured to nursing students and medical students, and has helped shape healthcare leadership in Canada." Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP Outreach Services Librarian MHIKNET Library Services Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library University of Manitoba email: orvie_dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:orvie_dingwall@umanitoba.ca> phone: 204.977.5660 website: http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/

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CHSRF MythBusters: Myth: Canada Needs More Doctors
by Orvie Dingwall 29 Jun '12

29 Jun '12

The Canadian Health Services Research Foundation (CHSRF) publishes a regular series called MythBusters, which uses "evidence to debunk common misconceptions in Canadian healthcare". Myth: Canada Needs More Doctors http://www.chsrf.ca/PublicationsAndResources/Mythbusters/ArticleView/12-05-… Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP Outreach Services Librarian MHIKNET Library Services Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library University of Manitoba email: orvie_dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:orvie_dingwall@umanitoba.ca> phone: 204.977.5660 website: http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/

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Better Health, Better Value, Better Care - New reports by CHSRF, CNA and CIHI
by Orvie Dingwall 26 Jun '12

26 Jun '12

Three new reports on healthcare improvement commissioned by the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation and the Canadian Nurses Association: 1. Better Health: An analysis of public policy and programming focusing on the determinants of health and health outcomes that are effective in achieving the healthiest populations www.chsrf.ca/PublicationsAndResources/ResearchReports/ArticleView/12-06-18/…<http://www.chsrf.ca/PublicationsAndResources/ResearchReports/ArticleView/12…> 2. Better Value: An analysis of the impact of current healthcare system funding and financing models and the value of health and healthcare in Canada www.chsrf.ca/PublicationsAndResources/ResearchReports/ArticleView/12-06-18/…<http://www.chsrf.ca/PublicationsAndResources/ResearchReports/ArticleView/12…> 3. Better Care: An Analysis of Nursing and Healthcare System Outcomes www.chsrf.ca/PublicationsAndResources/ResearchReports/ArticleView/12-06-18/…<http://www.chsrf.ca/PublicationsAndResources/ResearchReports/ArticleView/12…> Citizen Engagement in Health Casebook - Canadian Institutes of Health Research. http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/45358.html This casebook builds on results of a meeting hosted by CIHR in 2010. One of its principal recommendations was that examples of citizen engagement in health care across Canada should be documented and shared. The casebook includes national, provincial, regional and local examples of meaningful citizen engagement in decisions around health services. Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP Outreach Services Librarian MHIKNET Library Services Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library University of Manitoba email: orvie_dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:orvie_dingwall@umanitoba.ca> phone: 204.977.5660 website: http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/

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What Your Patient Reads: Does coffee help you live longer?
by Orvie Dingwall 04 Jun '12

04 Jun '12

The latest issue of What Your Patient Reads is now available (attached) and is titled: Does coffee help you live longer? Please feel free to copy for in-house use or educational purposes. The attached a pdf version includes a spot to place local contact information. Just click inside the box, delete the instructions and type in your local contact information. To print, you must have the comments and forms set to Document with Markups. We request that it otherwise not be modified and the University of Manitoba Health Sciences Libraries is acknowledged and the University of Manitoba logo is retained. Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP Outreach Services Librarian MHIKNET Library Services Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library University of Manitoba email: orvie_dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:orvie_dingwall@umanitoba.ca> phone: 204.977.5660 website: http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/

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Canada's National Strategy to Improve Mental Health for all Canadians
by Orvie Dingwall 15 May '12

15 May '12

Last week the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) released Canada's first-ever national strategy to improve mental health for all Canadians. This is the first national-level mental health strategy for Canada, and is the product of years of research by the Mental Health Commission, which was formed in 2007. This is a key document for Canadian professionals, policy-makers and organizations working in mental health and any the larger health-care system. The report is titled "Changing Directions, Changing Lives: The Mental Health Strategy for Canada" and you can download the Strategy and its accompanying documents at http://strategy.mentalhealthcommission.ca/. Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP Outreach Services Librarian MHIKNET Library Services Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library University of Manitoba email: orvie_dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:orvie_dingwall@umanitoba.ca> phone: 204.977.5660 website: http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/

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New report on ICU use in Manitoba
by Orvie Dingwall 23 Apr '12

23 Apr '12

Forwarded from the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy: New Report: The Epidemiology and Outcomes of Critical Illness in Manitoba Manitoba’s intensive care units (ICUs) operate efficiently, even though the supply of ICU beds in Manitoba is lower than the national average, says a new report the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy. What makes this study so valuable is that it includes the entire population of Manitoba and every intensive care unit in the province. In 2007/08, Manitoba had 118 ICU beds. There were 82 in Winnipeg hospitals, nine in Brandon, and 27 more spread among nine rural hospitals. In the most comprehensive study of its kind, researchers MCHP examined the use of intensive care units in the province from 1999 to 2008. They found: * About 8% of those in hospitals need ICU care each year (or about 0.6% of the adult population of Manitoba. * Admission rates were lowest among young adults and rose with age, especially above 55 years. Admission rates peaked at about 80 years old, and then declined among older residents. * over a nine-year period, ICU beds in Winnipeg were completely full less than 5% of the time. Outside Winnipeg, ICU beds were full less than 1% of the time. * Over half of all patients were admitted to an ICU because of cardiovascular conditions but the number of people admitted to ICUs for these problems fell over time, which parallels the decreases in heart attack and stroke rates in Manitoba. * Other illnesses commonly bringing patients to the ICU were severe infections, lung disorders, accidents or trauma, and poisonings. * Men accounted for about 60% of patients in ICUs. When adjusting for disparities, researchers found a higher underlying rate of critical illness among men, which explains their higher rate of ICU use. * When socioeconomic disparities in ICU care were adjusted, the report showed residents of higher income areas were slightly more likely to be admitted to an ICU. * One sixth of ICU care was for people who had previously been in a Manitoba ICU during the nine-year study period. * ICU patients’ use of the healthcare system (including hospital care, physician visits, prescription drugs, home care, and placement in personal care homes) turned out to be remarkably similar to that of people admitted to hospital but who did not use an ICU. * ICU patients were almost four times more likely to be re-admitted to an ICU in the year after discharge. Download the complete report and summary here: http://mchp-appserv.cpe.umanitoba.ca/deliverablesList.html<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=30172807&msgid=1657136&act=YCC9&c…> Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP Outreach Services Librarian MHIKNET Library Services Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library University of Manitoba email: orvie_dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:orvie_dingwall@umanitoba.ca> phone: 204.977.5660 website: http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/

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Two Changes to MHIKNET Document Delivery
by Orvie Dingwall 29 Mar '12

29 Mar '12

There are two changes in how we are able to deliver journal articles to you. These result from the University of Manitoba adopting the Fair Dealing Guidelines (Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, 2011, available at http://umanitoba.ca/admin/vp_admin/ofp/copyright/fair_dealing_guidelines.ht…). Please note that these changes should NOT affect your access to library resources. If you do notice a difference, or have any feedback resulting from these changes, please let us know. 1. Email agreement after requesting an article Each time you request articles by email, we will respond with the statement below, and will require you to respond stating you agree. We do recognize that this adds another level to the process to request articles, but unfortunately is a necessary step to comply with licensing agreements and copyright legislation. "Thank you for your request. In order for the UML to obtain the items you requested we need an acknowledgement from you that you have read and understood the following statement; The University of Manitoba has adopted the Fair Dealing Guidelines (Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, 2011) available at http://umanitoba.ca/admin/vp_admin/ofp/copyright/fair_dealing_guidelines.ht…, which pertain to making copies of original materials. This (these) copies will be used solely for research, private study, review, criticism or news reporting. By responding to this email with the statement "I agree" you confirm acceptance of the conditions as outlined above. Once we have received your response we will complete your request. Any questions may be directed to the Document Delivery Department at the Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library 204-789-3345." 2. No photocopying from the print collection Previously if you requested a journal article that we only had in our print collection, we could scan a copy of the article and email it to you. Or we could photocopy and mail or fax the article. We are no longer able to make copies of these articles/chapters for you, though we do have several options of providing this content to you: * We will purchase the article through a company that charges us for the cost of the article, and also for the cost of the copyright to loan the article (this is similar to loaning from other libraries and is within our budget). * Mail the print copy to you, complete with return postage. * Locate a similar resource that we can loan you. To determine the best option, our Library Assistant Connie will contact you to see which option best meets your needs. Please let me know if you have any questions, Orvie Mrs. Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP Outreach Services Librarian MHIKNET Library Services Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library University of Manitoba email: orvie_dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:orvie_dingwall@umanitoba.ca> phone: 204.977.5660 website: http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/

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unsubscribe
by Lorrain Bueckert 25 Feb '12

25 Feb '12

Hi there - some how I got on your list for emails - I am not part of your organization. Please take me off your list. Thanks! Lorrain Bueckert

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Welcome MHIKNET Library Assistant Connie Flook!
by Orvie Dingwall 24 Feb '12

24 Feb '12

I am very pleased to announce that Connie Flook has joined our MHIKNET Library Services team as Library Assistant. Connie is a recent graduate of the Library Technician program at Red River College. Her contact information is: Email. mhiknet(a)umanitoba.ca <mailto:mhiknet@umanitoba.ca?subject=MHIKNET> Phone. 204-789-3804 Toll-Free. 1-877-789-3804 Welcome Connie! Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP Outreach Services Librarian MHIKNET Library Services Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library University of Manitoba email: <mailto:orvie_dingwall@umanitoba.ca> orvie_dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca phone: 204.977.5660 website: <http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/> http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/

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New Reports on: Fiscal Sustainability, Guidelines for ADHD, Alcohol Use in Towns, and Breast Cancer Screening
by Orvie Dingwall 08 Feb '12

08 Feb '12

You may be interested in the following reports: Falk W, Mendelsohn M, Jhartarson J. Fiscal sustainability and the transformation of Canada's healthcare system: a shifting gears report. Mowat Centre for Policy Innovation, University of Toronto. 2011 Oct. http://www.mowatcentre.ca/research-topic-mowat.php?mowatResearchID=41 This report is intended to help facilitate informed, strategic, long-term decision making in healthcare in Canada, and is part of the Shifting Gears series. Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH). Guidelines and recommendations for ADHD in children and adolescents. CADTH. 2011 Oct. http://cadth.ca/media/pdf/RC0290_ADHD_Children_Adolescents_overview.pdf This report summarizes the current clinical evidence and findings of guidelines and recommendations. It was designed to explore the current utilization patterns and costs associated with the use of long- and short-acting ADHD medications. Beaton E, Barthos S, Alexander A. In our words: what alcohol looks like in our towns. Municipal Alcohol Project (Nova Scotia). 2011 Nov. http://www.wolfville.ca/what-alcohol-looks-like-in-our-towns.html This innovative project was designed to understand and illuminate alcohol-related harms in three Nova Scotia municipalities. Using key informants, the goal was to engage community members to paint an honest, unflinching picture of the alcohol-related harms in their communities. This report reveals their findings. Fitzpatrick-Lewis D, Hodgson N, Ciliska D. Breast cancer screening. Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care. 2011 Oct. http://www.canadiantaskforce.ca/recommendations/2011_01_eng.html Presents recommendations for routine mammography, MRI, clinical breast exam, and breast self exams. Documentation includes a clinician 1-page recommendation, 5-page recommendation published in CMAJ, and a systematic review. Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP Outreach Services Librarian MHIKNET Library Services Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library University of Manitoba email: <mailto:orvie_dingwall@umanitoba.ca> orvie_dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca phone: 204.977.5660 website: <http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/> http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/

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