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A book. Humanity Emergency:Poetry of a medical student

An essay. Art for the sake of medicine
A poem. Teenage apathy versus cervical adenopathy
A story. No Rest for the Wicked

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A friend of mine (thanks @luabaker.rd) recently dr A friend of mine (thanks @luabaker.rd) recently drew my attention to the fact that Season 16 of Grey’s Anatomy seemed different. I was like, Grey’s Anatomy is still a thing? (I didn’t realize the series was ongoing). Oops. Doctor fail. . The difference this season is that Meredith Grey, the main character, is stirring things up. She falsified insurance documents so that one of her patients could receive the medical treatment that they otherwise would not have been able to afford. What she is doing is actually advocating for patients and addressing the social determinants of health. . The social determinants of health are those things that determine one’s health from a social point of view. Those who are poor or racialized, for example, often have worse health outcomes than those who are not. I’m currently working in Yellowknife where I am seeing this first-hand. Canada’s history of colonialism has resulted in social, economic and cultural marginalization for Indigenous peoples. This has a direct impact on health. . The irony in Grey’s Anatomy is that Meredith Grey is fired from her job for caring about her patients. Too often physicians and nurses can feel silenced to conduct the work of advocacy. Overall, I’m impressed with Grey’s Anatomy for at least starting the conversation. (Even though they are still horrible at doing CPR). . To read more, link to the full blog is in my bio. . And-let me know your thoughts in the comments! Should healthcare professionals be doing advocacy work? Or should we ‘stay in our lanes?’ 🙂 (Image from Vanity Magazine)
Thoughts? Let me know in the comments! Thoughts? Let me know in the comments!
Friday night is poetry and chill. Though I’ve ne Friday night is poetry and chill. Though I’ve never had any formal training as a poet, I’ve always loved to write poetry. PM me if you want me to send you the link to my medical poetry book. Here’s one I wrote as a medical student. It’s dark but draws attention to an important issue. . Skin populated with bullet holes 1-2-3-4-5 One pierced through his new tattoo Which said “Live by the gun or die” .
(Photo from earlier this year-now it’s covered w (Photo from earlier this year-now it’s covered with snow!) ❄️ Finishing up a week of hospitalist work today and feeling very fortunate to have amazing colleagues. And there are so many different professionals working in the hospital! For example, this week, I worked with nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, dieticians, admin assistants and other physicians, to name a few. Having good relationships with others on the health care team is crucial to providing excellent patient care, and no member of the healthcare team is more important than another! ❤️
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sarahfrasermdSarah Fraser@sarahfrasermd·
23 Nov

If Vancouver succeeds in getting federal approval to decriminalize the possession of drugs, it will be the first jurisdiction in Canada to take this leap in the right direction #decriminalization
https://bit.ly/2UR0NGv

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#Antibiotics can be harmful. They don't help treat viral illnesses and can cause unwanted side effects like digestive changes, allergic reactions and rashes. https://bit.ly/3q31fQm
Thanks @conversationca! 😀

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21 Nov

Sounds like there’s some light at the end of the tunnel with the upcoming #COVID19 vaccine, but an article from @ConversationCA says “masks and social distancing will still most likely be necessary throughout 2021” https://bit.ly/3lQB9NU

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21 Nov

Meeting with pharmaceutical reps influences MD prescribing patterns, as this article reveals:

"...even a meal with a value of less than $20 affects prescribing..."

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Thx @BMintzes @joel_lexchin @kellyjholloway @MA_Gagnon !!

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