Histoire Sociale / Social history, vol. 43, no. 85, May 2010, pp. 165-191
Description
Looks at First Nations patients' views on two of Canada's Indian hospitals, on the patients' interactions with the nurses and doctors and on the treatments they received.
Discusses government strategy which hopes to reduce the number of new infections; improve quality of life in infected individuals and reduce risk factors for acquisition of HIV infection.
Committee looks at incidence, historical context, environment, the healthcare system and the federal government's role regarding TB. Provides recommendations for Health Canada to consider when planning a TB elimination strategy for reserves.