Nathan McLean & Corey Williams
Nathan McLean & Corey Williams
Surrey Memorial Faces Healthcare Collapse
Surrey Memorial Faces Healthcare Collapse
Surrey Memorial Faces Healthcare Collapse
Saturday 10th June 2023
Unmasking Surrey Memorial Hospital's crisis: Nathan and Corey discuss staffing woes, patient fatalities, and the impact on mental health and substance use.
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Episode Overview
- Discussion on dire circumstances at Surrey Memorial Hospital
- Impact of healthcare collapse on mental health and substance use
- Challenges faced by healthcare professionals amid staffing crisis
- Physician support as a crucial factor in addressing healthcare issues
- Implications of the government's response for the future of healthcare
They needed physicians to come forward as a voice of support. The nursing voice alone hasn't been enough to create change. The physician voice is a really important one in the conversation.
Picture this: a bustling hospital on the brink of collapse, with over 100 doctors sounding the alarm. That's the reality at Surrey Memorial Hospital in British Columbia. In this gripping episode of the Recovery Machine Podcast, hosts Nathan McLean and Corey Williams dive into the chaos engulfing this healthcare institution. Drawing from their own experiences as former healthcare workers, they paint a vivid picture of the staffing crisis, patient fatalities, and near misses that plague the hospital.
But it's not just about the numbers; it's about the human toll. How does such a collapse affect mental health and substance use among both patients and staff? Nathan and Corey don't shy away from these tough questions. They also scrutinize the government's response—or lack thereof—and what it means for the future of healthcare in the region. If you're looking for an eye-opening discussion that combines personal anecdotes with hard-hitting facts, this episode is a must-listen.