If you have not yet read Dr. Saxinger’s X thread, please consider doing so.
Click here or on the image below to access the full thread without X.
A Must-Read Thread
Category Archives: UCP
Question from The Gritty Nurse
“Experts have already proven that dual-tier systems don’t fix wait times; they just prioritize profit over people. Why are we following like sheep when we should be leading the world in public health?”
Hospital Closed?
Are you interested in what is happening in Alberta’s hospitals related to closures, services available etc? If so, check out the Frazzlehead substack.
Accessing Healthcare in Alberta
“‘Whether it’s not having a family doctor, whether it’s ambulances or emergency room waits, cancer care, or waitlist for surgery. They’re increasingly worried that they cannot get the help they need when they need it, and theyre worried that the changes that are happening are making that worse.'”
Click here to read the full article.
Silence is Deafening
Dr. Paul Parks shares some healthcare-related concerns with Ryan Jesperson on @realtalkrj.
Join the Conversation
What are you doing on Sunday, January 25th at 7:00 p.m.? If you live in Cochrane or area, please consider joining Dr. Parks in a conversation about healthcare.
https://www.friendsofmedicare.org/health_care_cochrane
How to Cure Jammed ERs?
“‘We have 30 or more (patients) leaving every day who just get tired of the wait. When we have these type of waits or backlogs happen in airports, there’s federal policy and quick rules and things are changed. When we have it in health care, we just shrug our shoulders.'” https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/royal-alexandra-hospital-pilot-projects-emergency-department
Message from an Alberta ER Doctor.
If you have not watched the associated CTV video, you may want to do so.
Crisis in Alberta’s Healthcare System
“‘How many more patients have to die in our waiting room before they step up and show some leadership?'”
