Science capsule

A co-creation process identified three key elements for the future of virtual care: a clear point of contact, links with existing health services, and personalized care that is continuous and coordinated.

Linguistic discordance does not only compromise communication; it also affects patients’ sense of safety, trust in the healthcare system, and the exercise of French-speaking patients’ language rights.

The analysis shows that the specific needs of FMCs remain insufficiently recognized in research funding mechanisms, despite recent legislative changes.

Among Francophone youth in minority-language settings, language socialization and engagement in Francophone communities are associated with the development of the information literacy skills needed to evaluate online information and address misinformation.

The persistence of structural, cultural, and linguistic barriers to mental health services for the Black Francophone community highlights the urgent need for inclusive and equitable public health strategies.

Language should be integrated into pandemic preparedness and response in long-term care to better address the needs of linguistically diverse and minority-language populations.

Telehealth can improve access to falls prevention services, provided its implementation takes into account the needs and realities of Francophone minority communities.

Among Francophones living outside Quebec, those who receive care in their own language have an 11% lower risk of death (HR 0.89; 95% CI: 0.79–1.00).

Although few quantitative differences were observed, respondents’ comments highlighted linguistic inequities and the need for health technologies that are better adapted to users’ needs.

The study highlights a paradox of (in)visibility: French-speaking patients and professionals often compensate for systemic gaps, yet must also make themselves visible to advocate for equitable care, underscoring the need for a more coherent implementation of French-language health services.

Students’ mental health remains a concern, with high levels of psychological distress. Although services are widely used, access to French‑language, diversified, and stigma‑free resources remains essential to adequately meet their needs.

16 articles, 54 authors, and themes ranging from laws and regulations to user experiences, including health status, service offerings, and the availability of bilingual human resources.