The Canadian Health Information Podcast (CHIP) features in-depth conversations about the health of Canadians and the performance of Canada’s health systems. You’ll hear from the people behind the numbers — those working hard on the front lines, the policy-makers who rely on data to make informed decisions, and patients and caregivers who bring their lived experiences to the conversation. Join host Avis Favaro and learn about the work being done to keep Canadians healthy.
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The Canadian Health Information Podcast (CHIP) features in-depth conversations about the health of Canadians and the performance of Canada’s health systems. You’ll hear from the people behind the numbers — those working hard on the front lines, the policy-makers who rely on data to make informed decisions, and patients and caregivers who bring their lived experiences to the conversation. Join host Avis Favaro and learn about the work being done to keep Canadians healthy.
Emergency Departments in Crisis — Dr. Fraser Mackay and David Leary
Canadian Health Information Podcast
28 minutes 13 seconds
1 year ago
Emergency Departments in Crisis — Dr. Fraser Mackay and David Leary
From staffing shortages and physician burnout to department closures and lengthy wait times, there is little question that Canada’s emergency departments are overwhelmed. Some EDs are so busy that hallways are packed with gurneys of patients waiting days to be admitted or, in some cases, choosing to walk away without receiving the emergency care they need. In this episode of the CHIP, host Avis Favaro sits down with guests working on the front lines to discuss the ongoing crisis gripping Canada’s emergency departments, the impact on workers and patients, and what’s being done to ease the burden:
• Dr. Fraser Mackay, emergency physician and assistant director of Workforce Planning for the Department of Emergency Medicine in Saint John, New Brunswick
• David Leary, a veteran paramedic and spokesperson for Ambulance Paramedics of British Columbia.
This episode is available in English only.
Canadian Health Information Podcast
The Canadian Health Information Podcast (CHIP) features in-depth conversations about the health of Canadians and the performance of Canada’s health systems. You’ll hear from the people behind the numbers — those working hard on the front lines, the policy-makers who rely on data to make informed decisions, and patients and caregivers who bring their lived experiences to the conversation. Join host Avis Favaro and learn about the work being done to keep Canadians healthy.
