This is a half hour show about the making and use of mostly healthcare policy. This program is meant to inform listeners about important aspects of policy, complexity of design and content. We aim to empower listeners to influence the development of policy.
This program is currently active and being produced on a regular basis (weekly). Catch Policy Prescription on Peach City Radio at the following dates & times:
Sundays @ 1030h
Wednesdays @ 1300h
New episodes of this program are regularly posted to this archive Tuesdays @ 0600h.
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Episode 4 - Unpacking the Federal legislation: the new Pharmacare Act Posted: June 12, 2024 - 30 minutes
Nora and Katrina talk about the new Pharmacare Act. They reflect on the course of this legislation through the legislature. Consider evidence to support this legislation and some ways that the Canadian public can contribute to the ongoing development of this legislation.
Episode 3 - How is MAID a quality concern for policy making? Posted: June 5, 2024 - 30 minutes - playsheet
Nora and Katrina continue to talk about Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). They review concepts of quality as it related to policy development and reflect on the quality basis for MAID.
Episode 2 - Talking about MAID and why language is so important Posted: May 29, 2024 - 30 minutes - playsheet
Nora and Katrina talk about Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) and also explore why the use of the word 'stakeholder' is best avoided. References include: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/programs/engagement-indigenous-perspectives-medical-assistance-dying.html and https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/health-system-services/annual-report-medical-assistance-dying-2022.html
Music by Bex.
Episode 1 - Why a show on Policy? Posted: May 22, 2024 - 30 minutes - playsheet
Nora and Katrina introduce themselves and talk about what listeners can expect from the show. Music by Bex.
