Old Blood: How History Continues to Impact Contemporary Health Care

Facilitator: Dr. Daniel Sims

Location: Room # 6-306

Pathway: Cultural Safety and Health Equity  

Aim: 
Talk about how historic legislation, policy, and events affected health outcomes today.

Description:
People in my community talk about how health care workers in Canada give Indigenous peoples old blood whenever blood is used.  On a basic level these statements are a simple allegation regarding practice.  It, however, also reveals a lack of trust in the health care system in general.  Join Dr. Daniel Sims as he talks about how historic legislation, policy, and events affect health outcomes today.

Learning Objectives: 

• Better understanding of Indigenous history
• Better understanding of current Indigenous health concerns
• Best practices cultural safety and handling