When I was inducted as @CMA_Docs' first Indigenous President, my mom reminded me that I needed to “own my power” and embrace the belief that I could help make health systems better. I had a responsibility to the people who’d cleared the path before me to live up to their expectations.
The CMA’s recent announcement of an apology process, focused on the harm the health care system has caused Indigenous Peoples, is a needed step on the path of reconciliation.
Today, on Indigenous People’s Day, I want to recognize the importance of this apology process, and celebrate those who have worked tirelessly to lay a path to today. Our next steps will be heavy. The harm to Indigenous patients, families and communities is real. Together we can bear the weight of each step, remembering that the progress we make is achieved together.
@FionaMattatall@fourdogsranch I remember popcorn and pillows in our hospital’s conference room! The original show was CREEPY. And you made me watch Rosemary’s Baby which I’ll never come back from. Still traumatized!
@darrenhailes @UBCmedicine Hi! They were handed out to UBC faculty at my site/hospital- usually the department admin staff have some. Proud to be 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 ally
Years ago when I was a radiology resident I questioned an OB GYN for ordering a CT on a pregnant patient. I wondered why there was no concern for irradiating the fetus, for which the OB GYN simply responded: “No mother, no baby”.
Learned an important lesson that day.
When your next level brilliant medical student gets accepted to #neurosurgery training. Celine Hounjet will be Canada’s first Indigenous woman neurosurgeon. Welcome to neurosurgery, Celine, we’ve been waiting for you. #ScalpelSisters#ILookLikeASurgeon
@laurenkplaw Try compression stockings- I needed these till I was the surgeon so there’s still a chance this reaction is transient. Also all the advice above is 👌