The Globe and Mail - Andre Picard Columns

Canada should follow the U.S. example on 'orphan' diseases

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:15 EDT

This foot-dragging not only offends the principles of medicare, it makes no business sense

Canada should follow the U.S. example on 'orphan' diseases

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00 EDT

In 1983, U.S. President Ronald Reagan signed into law the Orphan Drug Act, one of the most significant pieces of drug legislation ever.Twenty-five years later, Canada remains one of the only developed countries that has not followed the lead of its neighbour to the south and foster drug development to help those with rare diseases.

Health ministers should lead, not micromanage

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:54 EDT

We're not asking one of the most important questions of all:What is the role of a health minister?

Snake oil is natural, but it too should be regulated

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:46 EDT

Bill C-51, the proposed legislation to update the Food and Drugs Act, is a welcome change

We're all to blame for staying mum on mental illness

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 09:22 EDT

There is something we need to cry out long and loud: Joshua Lall was mentally ill

Centralization: A step back for Alberta health care?

Thu, 22 May 2008 10:38 EDT

Premier must explain how ending regionalization will improve innovation, access and quality of care

Centralization: A step back for Alberta health care?

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00 EDT

Last week, the Alberta government announced it was creating the Alberta Health Services Board. On the surface, it is a mundane bureaucratic change.But the government of Premier Ed Stelmach is essentially striking a death blow to regionalization - stripping the regions of the power to shape services to local needs and muzzling the public voice in health care.

Gentlemen, assume the position

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:43 EDT

Richard Bercuson's story reads like a marathon training guide, except that the goal is to survive cancer

From 14 to 16: What does raising the age of consent accomplish?

Thu, 8 May 2008 10:47 EDT

The children in desperate need of protection from sexual exploitation will no more be protected