AB - this is how we treat our seniors! Pt in late 60s, confused/delirious from an infection. Needs admission. INT med says admit to Fam Med bed, except no beds in hosp. Pt waiting >48hrs in a recliner CHAIR in the ED for transfer - no dignity, privacy, very little care. 1/2
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Cheryl Mack MD MA FRCPC
Evidence-based medicine, ethics of uncertainty, medical ethics, professional ethics, drug policy ethics, and the ethics of advocacy. Anesthesiologist. Pediatric palliative care. Being kind is an act of defiance.
When a book gets banned I like to buy several copies and share them into the local book exchanges. A Banned Book Club Blooms in Alberta by Ximena Gonzalez via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Culture/2026... #Canada #books #Booksky
I wrote about bike lanes for @theglobeandmail.com #yycbike #yegbike www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
“We know what prevents deaths of people cycling, it’s the same thing that will shift people from ‘interested but concerned’ to choose cycling: high-quality cycling infrastructure like protected bike lanes. The only thing standing in the way of us having that is political will…” Via @cyclehalifax.ca
This reads more like a government press release than balanced journalism. Where are the independent addiction medicine experts, researchers, and human rights advocates to add a voice? We deserve evidence, context, and scrutiny, not just government talking points. edmontonjournal.com/news/alberta...
But hey! Those new driver licenses and bike lane distractions are supposed to make it look like this government is working!!!
ParksyHere's what these INSANE EIP (sick pts stranded in the ED) mean and why you should care: 4625 = the Equivalent of the UAH + RAH + Stollery EDs being permanently CLOSED to new emerg pts the ENTIRE MONTH Please share widely. Talk about this. It's a crisis and govt is MIA threadreaderapp.com/...
Here's what these INSANE EIP (sick pts stranded in the ED) mean and why you should care: 4625 = the Equivalent of the UAH + RAH + Stollery EDs being permanently CLOSED to new emerg pts the ENTIRE MONTH Please share widely. Talk about this. It's a crisis and govt is MIA threadreaderapp.com/...
"New Zealand already generates 85% of its electricity from renewables — and is now adding solar at record speed to reach the 100% clean target that will make it one of the world's first fully renewable electricity systems. New Zealand's electricity grid is alrea..." www.facebook.com/permalink.ph...
Remember the doctors who enabled this. Along with COVID disinformation, it's their legacy.
And if you’re wondering how this racism turns into policy, which turns into material consequences for other people. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/21/h...