For several months now, the CIHC has been helping to prepare for the Collaborating Across Borders IV (CABIV) conference by posting a series of blogs with patients/clients around their thoughts on team-based health care. The goal is to showcase the realities of team-based care from a variety of different perspectives. This story is different because [...]
Outside the box
by Alix Arndt on May 9, 2013 in Conferences & Meetings, In The News, Interview
Few people would expect that a fall down a wet staircase nearly five years ago would lead to years in and out of physicians’ offices as well as a life-altering diagnosis. For Patient Z, this is exactly what happened. “In July 2007 I slipped on a wet staircase and struck my lower back. I thought [...]
Finding her Voice
by Alix Arndt on April 30, 2013 in Conferences & Meetings, In The News, Interview
In preparation for the Collaborating Across Borders IV (CABIV) conference, the CIHC will post a series of blogs with patients/clients around their thoughts on team-based health care. The goal is to showcase the realities of team-based care from a variety of different perspectives. Much literature is devoted to discussion about how team-based care benefits patients [...]
The Yin and the Yang
by Alix Arndt on April 23, 2013 in Conferences & Meetings, In The News, Interview
In preparation for the Collaborating Across Borders IV (CABIV) conference, the CIHC will post a series of blogs with patients/clients around their thoughts on team-based health care. The goal is to showcase the realities of team-based care from a variety of different perspectives. Much literature is devoted to discussion about how team-based care benefits patients [...]
Drawing the Lucky Unlucky Straw
by Alix Arndt on April 15, 2013 in Announcements
In preparation for the Collaborating Across Borders IV (CABIV) conference, the CIHC will post a series of blogs with patients/clients around their thoughts on team-based health care. The goal is to showcase the realities of team-based care from a variety of different perspectives. Much literature is devoted to discussion about how team-based care benefits patients [...]
Patient-Centred Care With A Community Focus
by Alix Arndt on April 1, 2013 in Conferences & Meetings, In The News, Interview
In preparation for the Collaborating Across Borders IV (CABIV) conference, the CIHC will post a series of blogs with patients/clients around their thoughts on team-based health care. The goal is to showcase the realities of team-based care from a variety of different perspectives. Much literature is devoted to discussion about how team-based care benefits patients [...]
“Choosing to see the best”
by Alix Arndt on March 22, 2013 in Conferences & Meetings, In The News, Interview
In preparation for the Collaborating Across Borders IV (CABIV) conference, the CIHC will post a series of blogs with patients/clients around their thoughts on team-based health care. The goal is to showcase the realities of team-based care from a variety of different perspectives. Much literature is devoted to discussion about how team-based care benefits patients [...]
“The Power of Positivity: An Interview with Client C”
by Alix Arndt on March 13, 2013 in Committees, Fun Stuff, In The News, Interview
In preparation for the Collaborating Across Borders IV (CABIV) conference, the CIHC will post a series of blogs with patients/clients around their thoughts on team-based health care. The goal is to showcase the realities of team-based care from a variety of different perspectives. Much literature is devoted to discussion about how team-based care benefits patients [...]
Q & A with Patient A
by Alix Arndt on February 28, 2013 in Conferences & Meetings, Fun Stuff, In The News, Interview
In preparation for the Collaborating Across Borders IV (CABIV) conference, the CIHC will post a series of blogs with patients/clients around their thoughts on team-based health care. The goal is to showcase the realities of team-based care from the perspective of the end-user. Much literature is devoted to discussion about how team-based care benefits patients [...]
“From oil and water to lasagna, a lesson for health care providers”
by Alix Arndt on February 13, 2013 in Announcements, Conferences & Meetings, In The News, Interview
In preparation for the Collaborating Across Borders IV (CABIV) conference, the CIHC will post a series of blogs with patients/clients around their thoughts on team-based health care. The goal is to showcase the realities of team-based care from a variety of different perspectives. Much literature is devoted to discussion about how team-based care benefits patients [...]













