Just Medicine

In this first solo episode, I introduce you to the concept of pediatric gender affirming care. I cover the services offered for youth in British Columbia, which providers provide this care, and the steps required to access this type of care for patients.

Many Canadians may not realize that the apples in their fruit basket or the flowers brought home to family may be there because of the contributions of a migrant farm worker (MFW) to the nation. Despite having such a significant impact on the Canadian agricultural landscape, MFWs face inequities in health care access and delivery across the country. In this two-part series, Sebastian Lopez Steven,...

Many Canadians may not realize that the apples in their fruit basket or the flowers brought home to family may be there because of the contributions of a migrant farm worker (MFW) to the nation. Despite having such a significant impact on the Canadian agricultural landscape, MFWs face inequities in health care access and delivery across the country. In this two part series, Sebastian Lopez Steven,...

We’re back baby! For part three of our Reproductive Health series, I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Sheila Curran on the complexities of rural pregnancy care.  While pregnancy itself isn’t exactly a “walk in the park,” navigating pregnancy for those who live in rural locations comes with its own particular challenges. In this episode, we address both the practical (ex. financial) implicatio...

We are BACK with an exciting new conversation!!  Did you know that cervical cancer is a preventable disease? In this episode, Dr. Lauren Adolph and I discuss the importance of prevention and screening when it comes to cervical cancer, as well as why certain populations are disproportionately impacted by this condition. Tune in to learn more about this unique disease, the actionable barriers standi...

In this final episode of a 2-part series on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) for mental health, I had a conversation with Dr. Derryck Smith where we explored the positive outcomes anticipated from this legislation. Join us as Dr. Smith shares his personal encounters with MAiD and why he believes this reform is pivotal in restoring human rights and empowering individuals suffering from treatment...

We're back again! As the first episode of a multi-part series on women's health, this month's episode addresses Access to Contraceptives in Canada. Listen in as expert guest speaker Dr. Yuyang Wang brings his enthusiasm, expertise and knowledge to the table. We've got a jam-packed episode ready for you, as we dive into topics including cost barriers, rural-specific factors, the imp...

In this first episode of a 2-part series on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) for mental health, I chatted with Dr. Diane McIntosh on the equity considerations that follow the legalization of MAiD for psychiatric conditions. Listen in as Dr. McIntosh shares her expertise and perspective on this issue, discussing the disproportionate impact MAiD might have on vulnerable populations, how a lack of...

We're back with another episode and this month we're focusing on one of the most important skills we learn in medicine, history taking! Specifically in this episode we focus on taking a good substance use history while remaining sensitive and providing patient-centred care. Please see below for the terms we discussed in episodes. Enjoy! Terminology (Terms can change over time and they are...

We are BACK! In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Maria Hubinette to chat about Trauma-Informed Care. Many of our patients have faced many forms of trauma and even had traumatic experiences in healthcare settings. It's important to recognize that health systems and healthcare workers can contribute to trauma and how we can alleviate some of the damage that can happen in health encounters through T...

In this month's episode, we're continuing our panel discussion with our 3 special guests. We delve deeper into what transitioning means and what are the different components of it. All of the resources mentioned in the podcast are as always listed in the show notes below. We highly recommend looking through Trans Care BC for any extra information! If you have any questions, want to suggest a topic...

In the first episode of this special multi-part series on Gender Affirming Care, I chatted with 3 special guests who are advocates for inclusive trans care. Rae, Lucas, and Dr. Thompson all bring their own experiences and perspectives in how medical trainees can engender (pun intended) change in medical education with respective to gender affirming care. If you have any questions, want to suggest...

Enjoy this bonus episode discussing some introductory terms and concepts to be familiar with as we kick off the Gender Affirming Care series! In the next few months, we will be exploring different facets of gender inclusive care with a variety guests from different backgrounds and lived experiences. Producer's note: the accompanying episode will be released on Thursday, Mar 9.  If you have an...

Producer’s note: The audio for this episode is a bit unstable at times, so apologies for that in advance. In this episode, I chatted with Dr. Katarina Wind, a recent Family Medicine graduate and a weight-inclusive practitioner about weight and fatphobia in healthcare. We talked about the history and application of BMI to medicine, her personal journey with weight perception, and how to approach di...

In this episode, I chatted with Dr. Marcus Greatheart, a family physician and social worker, who works with a large population of patients with mental health and substance use issues. We talk about the importance of recognizing our privilege and how we can walk alongside our patients.  If you have any questions or want us to cover a specific topic, email us at justmedicinepod@gmail.com. ...

Welcome to Just Medicine! Here, we mean “just” in the fairness capacity and not in the “only” sense. In fact, this podcast is not “just” about medicine but how medicine is applied and adapted to the real-world conditions of our patients. This is a student-led podcast created by medical students for medical trainees. We will be bringing episodes to you monthly, where we sit down and chat with a gue...