Forum Update: Supporting Community-Led Discussion
The forum was created as a space for shared learning and peer support, and as the community grows, we want to lean more fully into that purpose.
Going forward, PAAB will be taking a more listening-first role in forum discussions. Rather than responding immediately to every question, we’ll be encouraging members to engage with one another, share experiences, and help build collective understanding. PAAB will continue to monitor conversations and will step in to:
- Correct any misunderstandings
- Provide guidance when questions remain unanswered after a few days
- Support discussions where official clarification is needed
Our goal is to foster a collaborative, trusted community where knowledge is shared and strengthened by everyone’s contributions.
Thank you for being part of the conversation.
207 - If only US data is available for a particular disease, is that acceptable by PAAB?
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In the absence of Canadian data for disease prevalence, PAAB will consider U.S. data providing it is a reasonable representation of the Canadian environment. An example where geography may differ significantly is microbial prevalence and susceptibility. PAAB will base its review of the data on the specific disease state. When deemed appropriate, the data should be based on recent authoritative consensus guidelines, recognized medical texts or primary epidemiology studies. The presentation of the data should clearly indicate the geographic location and date the data was obtained.
