dr. nowak: preventing the collapse of our health system means looking after the humans working within it
caring for those in health starts with governments, workplaces, and health leaders shifting the dialogue from “what’s the matter with you?” to “what matters to you?”
dr. nowak: every canadian should have access to a family doctor — it's a matter of life and death
people with a family doctor get more timely preventive care, avoid emergency room visits and hospital stays, and even live longer.
dr. nowak: sometimes the most important prescription has nothing to do with medication
a good social prescription can be transformative, shifting the conversation between a patient and a doctor from asking 'what’s the matter with you?' to 'what matters to you?'