Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de santé publique
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Can J Public Health · May 2007
Factors associated with reluctance to use an emergency department in a multi-ethnic community: results of a telephone survey.
Delays in seeking emergency care when experiencing serious symptoms may increase morbidity and mortality. Understanding the reasons for such delays may result in interventions to reduce them. We examined the relationship between ethnicity and the reluctance to use an emergency department (ED). ⋯ Canadian-born participants may be at higher risk of delaying necessary treatment from EDs that have been publicized to have long waiting times. Further studies are needed to understand the role ethnicity plays in ED utilization.
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Can J Public Health · May 2007
Confusion between euthanasia and other end-of-life decisions: influences on public opinion poll results.
Public opinion polls indicate that a majority of Canadians are in favour of euthanasia. However, there have been many criticisms of the validity of these findings. The objective of this study was to assess public opinion towards euthanasia while controlling for possible threats to validity indicated in the literature review. ⋯ Public opinion polls on euthanasia must be interpreted in the light of the wording of the question. Education of the population concerning euthanasia and other end-of-life decisions may be considered to be an important prerequisite to engage in public debate concerning the legalization of euthanasia.