Healthcare Systems Impact Patient Outcomes?

In the video below, Dr. Anderson explores how healthcare system issues can impact patient outcomes.

@drweedmom

There are many things contributing to the high mortality and morbidity of patients lately. Logistics is huge. When we have no ambulances and no ability to transfer, patients die. Patients end up, waiting due to minimal trucks. We use RCMP to transfer patients long distances. Patients wait longer for care due to wait times and transfers that are unnecessarily long. The stress and the system goes up because everybody is concerned about the patient and the stresses are causing even staff to treat each other differently. #emergency #healthcanada #trauma #traumahealing

♬ original sound – Dr. Jennifer Anderson MD



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Here is the link to the article in the Edmonton Journal.

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Due to increased respiratory illnesses, beginning October 29, 2024, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians will be required to wear a well-fitted medical mask in all clinical areas, including waiting rooms. Will Alberta do the same?

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A must-read story from Global News Toronto. 

If you have not yet heard about Joshua Morven and Sarah Bright and the very special day they had thanks to members of the Vancouver General Hospital, you can read about it here.  Be warned, you may want to have some Kleenex nearby.

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Here is a news story by CTV that highlights some of the realities associated healthcare in rural communities in Canada.

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Read Jen Lee’s article for the answer.

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Prior to embarking on your holiday, you confirmed that you had the necessary medical insurance. Therefore, when you were receiving medical treatment in the Florida hospital, you believed that all costs incurred would be covered by your medical insurance. Imagine your surprise when, upon submitting the hospital bill of over $600,000, you were told something very different. “‘Oh, we’re not paying “‘

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