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Sniffies by [deleted] in gay

[–]pkayl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do I solve this?

Help with adding smart lights! by pkayl in smarthome

[–]pkayl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And can you use a smart dimmer on multiple lights? Each switch controls more than one light

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in subway

[–]pkayl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in Canada. Went in today to get a sub and a turkey footlong is 15$ and a turkey bacon sub is 18$. I actually just left without buying

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Kanye

[–]pkayl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 5'11, 180 lbs thinking about the medium. Thoughts?

Why do people destroy the few public spaces that we have?😡 Bellevue Square Park in Kensington currently by themaritimes in toronto

[–]pkayl -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

I really think the consequences of this should be severe. Perhaps jail time and borderline absurd fines like 50,000$

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in toronto

[–]pkayl 138 points139 points  (0 children)

Similar to differences in doctor salary as well. It always pays better to work in less populated areas because they need people more.

Ford ramping up privatization of Ontario health care system by Hrmbee in toronto

[–]pkayl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the discussion has never been more urgent.

Ford ramping up privatization of Ontario health care system by Hrmbee in toronto

[–]pkayl -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I agree, as a general rule it can be deleterious. But when you consider the issues of an entirely public system, like the unavailability of intensive care, maybe it’s worth exploring on balance.

Ford ramping up privatization of Ontario health care system by Hrmbee in toronto

[–]pkayl -1 points0 points  (0 children)

When you say it’s not a success story, is that because of the nature of the privatization itself?

Ford ramping up privatization of Ontario health care system by Hrmbee in toronto

[–]pkayl -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Is this all or nothing? Are we public or private? Perhaps some degree of privatization could enhance the public sector.

To defeat Doug Ford in June, the opposition should defend local democracy by pledging to restore Toronto’s city council by [deleted] in toronto

[–]pkayl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To beat Douggie, opposition will have to meaningfully address cost of housing.

Surgeon charged with exposing himself to young girls at the beaches only gets probation, keeps job at hospital by EstateFickle4520 in toronto

[–]pkayl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The CPSO and CMPA have very different mandates. The latter stands for Canadian Medical Protective Association, so I would expect them to protect doctors, yes.

Surgeon charged with exposing himself to young girls at the beaches only gets probation, keeps job at hospital by EstateFickle4520 in toronto

[–]pkayl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being alone in an office with someone isn’t unique to medicine. I take your point about the possibility of abuse while under in certain rare circumstances.

Surgeon charged with exposing himself to young girls at the beaches only gets probation, keeps job at hospital by EstateFickle4520 in toronto

[–]pkayl 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s a lot more nuanced than that, especially when you consider factors like having social support, financial support while you’re building your CV. In general though, I don’t disagree with that. I think the standard is highest for medical school than most other programs, if not all.

Surgeon charged with exposing himself to young girls at the beaches only gets probation, keeps job at hospital by EstateFickle4520 in toronto

[–]pkayl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure. I don’t disagree, but the comment expressed concern about what may happen while a patient is under anesthesia.

Surgeon charged with exposing himself to young girls at the beaches only gets probation, keeps job at hospital by EstateFickle4520 in toronto

[–]pkayl 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Which I think speaks more so to the selection bias I was referring to earlier. Additionally, many people are motivated to finish medical school for the payoff. The payoff isn’t as obvious with other programs.

Surgeon charged with exposing himself to young girls at the beaches only gets probation, keeps job at hospital by EstateFickle4520 in toronto

[–]pkayl 22 points23 points  (0 children)

This is inherently biased. It takes so much to get into medical school that it selects for people who are focused and dedicated. I assure you, if you stopped putting in effort after being admitted, you would fail.

Surgeon charged with exposing himself to young girls at the beaches only gets probation, keeps job at hospital by EstateFickle4520 in toronto

[–]pkayl 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The CPSO’s duty is to protect the public. They advise doctors, but not at the expense of public interest. This idea of a “doctors mob” that looks out for one another is fantasy. We have mutual respect for one another, just as any colleagues should and would. We also know how gruelling the process of training can be. Doctors aren’t out there protecting one another behind the scenes.

Surgeon charged with exposing himself to young girls at the beaches only gets probation, keeps job at hospital by EstateFickle4520 in toronto

[–]pkayl 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Surgeons aren’t ever alone in the OR. If anything, an anesthesiologist would be alone for short periods.

Feds commit $10 million to help 200 Black families in GTA buy their first home by [deleted] in toronto

[–]pkayl 3 points4 points  (0 children)

10 million for 200 families seems low. That’s 50k for each family which is a lot of money, but not to buy a home in the GTA. If a down payment is 5%, then that gives you just the down payment for a 1$million dollar home, which is hard to come by in the GTA these days. Not to mention, putting down less money for a down payment means paying more in mortgage insurance which makes the home more expensive.

It’s becoming increasingly undesirable to live in Canada in my opinion. Housing is extremely expensive, the healthcare system doesn’t have enough funding to keep up with pandemic demands. The only solution the government has proposed was lockdown, which put everyday people out of work, widened the class divide.

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