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Dr. Brian Day has spent decades fighting for patients' rights. He trained during an era of no wait times and doctors competing to provide care for patients.
People find this hard to believe, and system planners find it horrifying.
Canadian medicare was once the envy of the world. Today, countries try to avoid creating 'Canada-like' results.
Dr. Day reviews his book and the Cambie Surgery court case.
Dr. Day's book: https://amzn.to/40XuIPC
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In this insightful episode, join host Shawn as he interviews Dr. Brian Day, a distinguished orthopedic surgeon and the author of 'My Fight for Canadian Healthcare: A 30-Year Battle to Put Patients First.' Dr. Day shares his personal journey, starting in the 1970s, through the golden era of Canadian medical practice to the present day challenges within the healthcare system. The discussion delves into the bureaucratic obstacles, government policies, and legal battles that impede patient care, focusing on the controversial case surrounding Cambie Surgery Centre. Dr. Day also highlights the hypocrisy in Canada's healthcare system, where private health insurance remains illegal while many, including government officials, seek private care. Join us to explore Dr. Day's relentless advocacy, the systemic flaws he aims to correct, and his unwavering hope for the future of Canadian healthcare.
00:00 The Economic and Human Cost of Wait Lists
01:47 Introducing Dr. Brian Day and His Journey
02:03 The Golden Era of Medical Practice
03:37 Challenges and Innovations in Healthcare
04:40 Anecdotes and Personal Stories
05:36 The Reality of Medical Care in the 1970s
09:20 Myths and Realities of Tommy Douglas
23:37 Hypocrisy in the Healthcare System
31:06 The Role of Commissions and Task Forces
32:23 Inside Cambie Surgery Clinic
33:31 Positive Culture at Cambie
34:06 Independent Surveys and Staff Satisfaction
35:13 Challenges in Public Hospitals
37:54 Flexibility and Workforce Retention
38:43 Government Policies and Legal Battles
46:10 Court Case Details and Frustrations
50:27 Reflections on the Legal System
57:54 Global Healthcare Comparisons
01:03:28 Maintaining Hope and Perspective
01:06:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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