Bias, Hostile Health Environments and the Indigenous Patient

Bias, Hostile Health Environments and the
Indigenous Patient
Aboriginal Health Program - Telehealth Learning Series
April 29, 2015 | 12 - 1 pm
This telehealth series offers dynamic, thought provoking presentations and discussions about Aboriginal health. The target
audience includes anyone seeking to broaden their understanding of Aboriginal health and cultural safety.
Bias, Hostile Health Environments and the
Indigenous Patient
This presentation will explore how bias influences
patient care, and how personal beliefs contribute to
the outcome of Indigenous patients.
Presented by: Dr. Alika Lafontaine
Wednesday April 29th, 2015 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm
About The Speaker
Dr. Alika Lafontaine is an anaesthesiologist and medical lead
for the North Zone - Aboriginal Health Program. He is a
national advocate for Indigenous health and serves as vice-president of the Indigenous
Physicians Association Canada, representative forum of the Alberta Medical Association, and
a member of the Indigenous Health Advisory Committee of the Royal College of Physicians
and Surgeons of Canada. He also has academic appointments with the University of Alberta
and First Nations University of Canada. Dr. Lafontaine's research focuses on issues of bias,
racism and discrimination affecting Aboriginal patients.
Please register for this session by visiting
https://vcscheduler.ca/ahs/
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Click “Calendar of Upcoming Videoconferences.”
In the “Search” box at the top right hand corner of the screen, type in
Aboriginal Health Telehealth Learning Series and click “Search.”
Select the April 29th session from the list. Click the blue link to register as a participant.
Complete the registration form, requesting a Telehealth site that is convenient for you.
For technical assistance in Alberta, please call 310-8822
For information, contact Tyler Wells at: (403) 943 - 0768 or tyler.wells@albertahealthservices.ca