Robyn McLaughlin

Paediatrician. Teacher. Dalhousie University Pediatric Residency Program Director

[Robyn McLaughlin @RobynHFX]

Someone having a hard Monday morning?

[Robyn McLaughlin @RobynHFX]

@rod_romao @IWKHealth @DalMedSchool @DalUrology @DALsurgresearch @SickKidsNews Best wishes! You will be missed at the IWK!

[Janel Comeau 🍁 @VeryBadLlama]

apparently a lot of cis women need to hear this but a world where our faces, bodies, hair, breasts, clothing and voice are constantly scrutinized as "not feminine enough" is infinitely more dangerous than a world where trans women might also be in the bathroom and need to pee

[Robyn McLaughlin @RobynHFX]

@krystasdishes No murder…but only avoided it because I had student loans I needed to graduate to repay lol

[Robyn McLaughlin @RobynHFX]

Many years ago, finishing PGY1 year with lots of fears, I got this letter in the mail. The first paragraph made my heart stop. I read with escalating panic, standing next to my sister…My sister who is pure evil (there was a faculty member named Dr Robin Whyte, I was Robyn White)

[Robyn McLaughlin @RobynHFX]

Drove to work w podcast re approval of first birth control pill. Expected a joyful/inspiring story of women’s lib and a bit of science. I had no idea the unethical experimentation & complete lack of regard for women’s health. I’m still mad. Have a listen? https://t.co/txDjrT9Otx

[Robyn McLaughlin @RobynHFX]

Every year about this time I remember when I sheepishly said to my sister “I know I should probably know… but who was Cinco de Mayo?”
A reminder to be thankful for smartphones, google, and even for sisters who don’t let you forget every dumb thing you’ve ever said 😂

[MaritimeResidentDocs @MarResDocs]

Did you know that over 550 residents doctors work in the Maritimes every day? They practice in over 50 specialties as diverse as family medicine, psychiatry, plastic surgery, neurology and dermatology. #MardocsAwareness2023

[MaritimeResidentDocs @MarResDocs]

Resident Awareness Week 2023 is here. Every day, over 550 residents work in hospitals, healthcare centres and clinics all over Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and PEI. Maritime Resident Doctors: New doctors, new ideas for better health care. #MardocsAwareness2023

[Robyn McLaughlin @RobynHFX]

I took a few pics and sent them to the specific resident before filing. Hoping to brighten their days too

[Robyn McLaughlin @RobynHFX]

Always a guaranteed way brighten my day- I just reviewed a whole stack of family feedback forms about our pediatric residents. I love reading the glowing comments, and the ones where families take to time to offer a small suggestion for next time so we are all improving. ❤️PedsPD

[Robyn McLaughlin @RobynHFX]

@McMooney2017 She’s a mini sheepadoodle we’ve named Daisy and we’re in love

[Robyn McLaughlin @RobynHFX]

Happy New Year from our Happy New Pup

[Robyn McLaughlin @RobynHFX]

Love this. I want to paste it on my preteen daughters wall to prepare her for the future, and hand it out like business cards around the hospital, med school too. Sharing here in case it resonates with you too.

[Dr Simon Moralee @simonmoralee]

Well if ever a poem was needed in today’s world here comes .@nktgill smashing down the doors with this #thesearethewords

[Robyn McLaughlin @RobynHFX]

@EMPAthy_atrophy @pallbro This is my approach too (peds). Every Halloween costume or Christmas sweater is over a plain dress for easy swap out.

[Rishus Cold Yetzer @JustSayXtian]

We're on day three of adamant resistance to the idea that Christmas decorations and/or celebrations in public school classrooms are a problem, so -

A thought experiment thread. Take a deep breath. Relax your shoulders. Limber up your imagination.

[Robyn McLaughlin @RobynHFX]

Both my kids participated. It was fun! And impactful for student learning

[Dr. Joanna Holland 🇨🇦 @joannalh]

Halifax parents of little ones: you can help train the next generation of physicians.

[Robyn McLaughlin @RobynHFX]

@joannalh Can you imagine how amazing this would be for the babies?! And the inpatient units!

[Rodrigo Gerardo, M.D. 🟧 @RodGerardo]

Med students and interns - Calling for a consult can be nerve wracking. A long time ago, my chief taught me how to call a consultant and it hasn't steered me wrong yet so here is a 🧵

[Robyn McLaughlin @RobynHFX]

Really interesting reminder of words that become our norm but are still medical jargon to patients and public.

[Michelle Rheault @rheault_m]

Only 20% of the general public knows what a "nephrologist" specializes in. 4% thought it meant "death". 😱 Great work from the team @UMNPeds. I've learned to introduce myself as the kidney doctor.
https://t.co/OMRiM3pmpk