🔥 Gaslit by Healthcare? Here’s What You Need to Know
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Happy Wednesday! 🎉 We hope your week is off to a fantastic start. A warm welcome to our new subscribers who joined us in the past two weeks – we're thrilled to have you on board! As always, we're here to sprinkle some humor and insight into the ever-evolving world of healthcare, both in Canada and beyond. Remember, at The Other Side of the Care, we're not just about sharing news; we're committed to driving meaningful change in the healthcare sector. With our expertise in digital health strategy, operational transformation, and change leadership, we're here to help organizations tackle their most complex challenges and achieve sustainable impact. Let's dive into this week's top stories! In today’s edition, we’re serving up:
🏥 Canada's Healthcare System Critiqued
🩺 Medical Gaslighting: What You Need to Know
🚨 ER Crisis: Doctors Sound the Alarm
Dive in and enjoy the ride. 🚀
News that Impacts You!
🏥 Canada's Healthcare System Critiqued
An opinion piece argues that Canada's government-run, single-payer healthcare system would not be suitable for the United States, highlighting various systemic issues. While our neighbors debate adopting our healthcare model, it's a good time for us to reflect on its strengths and weaknesses.
What challenges you have experienced with accessing your local healthcare services?
🩺 Medical Gaslighting: What You Need to Know
More women than men feel as though their concerns are dismissed in healthcare settings. An expert shares how to push back. Ever felt like your doctor wasn't taking you seriously? You're not alone. Medical gaslighting is real, and it's time we advocate for ourselves. Have you ever had to stand up for your health concerns?
Have you ever had to stand up for your health concerns?
🚨 ER Crisis: Doctors Sound the Alarm
ER doctors say this season is the worst they’ve ever seen, and are now calling for real action to fix the crisis plaguing Canada’s healthcare system. Long waits and overcrowded emergency rooms are becoming the norm. One patient reported waiting over 12 hours for care.
How has your ER experience been lately?
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