These two powerful episodes of The Pitt take us into the heart of moral distress in medicine, from abortion care and teen consent to burnout, privatization, and the emotional cost of caring deeply in a strained system. We break down the ethical dilemmas, procedural details, and the moments of humanity that keep healthcare real. We break down the key themes, our favourite cases and discuss what's accurate and what really hit home for us. And stay tuned to the end for our personal M...
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These two powerful episodes of The Pitt take us into the heart of moral distress in medicine, from abortion care and teen consent to burnout, privatization, and the emotional cost of caring deeply in a strained system. We break down the ethical dilemmas, procedural details, and the moments of humanity that keep healthcare real. We break down the key themes, our favourite cases and discuss what's accurate and what really hit home for us. And stay tuned to the end for our personal M...
18. How to Avoid a Trip to the ER (Part 2 - Adults)
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35 minutes
4 weeks ago
18. How to Avoid a Trip to the ER (Part 2 - Adults)
ER wait times in Canada are longer than ever, but many visits are preventable. In this episode, we break down the red flags that do require the ER, the common injuries and habits that don’t, and practical ways to stay out of hospital. From slips and falls to screenings, vaccines, and mental health, this is your guide to avoiding unnecessary emergencies. If you haven’t yet, check out Avoiding the ER – Kids Edition (episode 4) from Season 1, one of our most popular episodes. This episode is bro...
The Doc Talk Podcast
These two powerful episodes of The Pitt take us into the heart of moral distress in medicine, from abortion care and teen consent to burnout, privatization, and the emotional cost of caring deeply in a strained system. We break down the ethical dilemmas, procedural details, and the moments of humanity that keep healthcare real. We break down the key themes, our favourite cases and discuss what's accurate and what really hit home for us. And stay tuned to the end for our personal M...
