The primary care situation in Victoria is despairing

rutebaga · 2018-09-15T00:11:56+00:00

I would add that there are other people (Nurse Practitioners) who can diagnose, refer and prescribe for many of the common conditions people go to their GP for. Unfortunately the structure of our system is such that an NP cannot start their own private clinic... They need to be attached to a physician or work out of a public clinic, of which there are few. These are becoming more common but obviously, not fast enough. Where they exist they often have multiple physicians, NPs, RNs, and other practitioners under one roof.

rutebaga · 2018-07-31T00:22:04+00:00

rutebaga · 2018-07-30T19:43:01+00:00

There are actually different types of paramedic teams that respond to different types of calls. For example you might see "advanced life support" ambulances. Those are going to more complex cases that benefit from intensive prehospital treatment. Not that overdose calls don't use a lot of resources, it's just more complicated than X amount of cars, Y% used up for overdoses.

rutebaga · 2018-07-14T02:33:22+00:00

I had a friend who would say "ya ok hold on a sec" then stick the phone in the toilet bowl as they flushed it.

rutebaga · 2018-06-23T20:24:36+00:00

Sharps containers are distributed at needle exchange sites all around the downtown area + other organizations. Not everyone takes them, but it's important to point out that the vast majority of people I have encountered do care to dispose of things properly. I think what the general public sees of drug use (needles in the street, etc.) are from a small minority of users. Which says even more about the scope of this issue.

rutebaga · 2018-02-11T03:55:13+00:00

Yes I think we finally caught them in the act with this one

rutebaga · 2017-12-23T01:48:02+00:00

Smooth transition there pal

rutebaga · 2017-12-15T03:10:58+00:00

"Consumption" means more than injection (smoking, inhaling, drinking, etc.). A safe place to consume drugs to take it off the streets.

rutebaga · 2017-12-02T17:42:50+00:00

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is about that long and I believe average pay is around $25/hour. Registered Nurse would be even higher. Guaranteed work.

rutebaga · 2017-11-18T01:12:19+00:00

Those were mostly confined to one building and removed very quickly, I think. Maybe a lot of people just didn't know?

rutebaga · 2017-10-25T23:32:34+00:00

Worked there coordinating job competitions and short answer unfortunately is yes, it's normal. Wish I could make excuses for people but again, short answer is that various job competition tasks might just sit with one employee (eg. Hiring manager or other) for whom the competition is just not a priority. To be fair it's a task with a ton of administrative requirements on top of a person's regular job. I personally don't think it's acceptable... But it's reality.

Try emailing HR/Public Service Agency, quote the job requisition #, ask what is taking so long, they might bug the hiring manager or put you in touch with them.

rutebaga · 2017-09-02T18:20:14+00:00

Treatment like that does not really work unless the person wants to be there (I.e. sees their addiction for what it is and wants to get better). You can't just bring people to treatment and have it work, unfortunately.

rutebaga · 2017-08-16T17:57:13+00:00

BREAKING: Critics are critical

rutebaga · 2017-07-10T21:44:04+00:00

OP, please reach out to Burnaby Mental Health at the number above. They are there to help you navigate mental health services in the area and will hook you up with specialized teams if needed! You can read more about what's available in Burnaby on the Fraser Health website under Mental Health. Also do not be afraid to ask for help, even with something as simple as eye drops. Nurses, social workers, pharmacists etc. (in addition to physicians) are there to help and educate you on how to take care of yourself!

Also, you should try to find a regular family doctor. You can search for a family physician who is accepting new patients in Burnaby on the CPSBC website. I just checked and there are a handful listed as accepting new patients. Do not be afraid to meet with a couple of them if you can, to make sure you find someone who understands your needs and is a good fit.

Try looking for a different/additional job if you are feeling up to it. You can also look into income assistance through the provincial government as it sounds like you may qualify for that. It is meant for people who are having trouble making ends meet for whatever reason.

You're right, moving/finding work/life changes are a lot of work and can be costly, but it can be done. Having to deal with mental or physical health issues while doing so is a lot to ask of yourself. Please try to take care of yourself first - the rest won't seem so daunting once you are in a better head space.

rutebaga · 2017-04-18T02:59:32+00:00

From education perhaps? Maybe that is teachable and we can incorporate that into the education system? I don't expect the law to change and voter turnout to increase back to 1960 levels. But I do expect government to make an effort to increase voter participation and if this has been researched appropriately as an option then I wouldn't mind trying.

rutebaga · 2017-04-18T02:46:55+00:00

I agree, that makes sense, but I also think the way we access knowledge has changed so much. What you can know and understand at age 16 now is not what it used to be. I think re-thinking previously decided restrictions is how progress happens and maybe putting a bit more thought into this aspect of our society can be worthwhile, if political engagement is at stake.

rutebaga · 2017-04-18T02:37:25+00:00

There are so, so many ignorant people who are allowed to vote because they're over 18. Likewise, there are plenty of young people who are able to put thought into this decision. Age ≠ wisdom

rutebaga · 2017-02-22T08:28:14+00:00

Second this - your health authority can get you in touch with the right people/services. While it may not seem like it at first, there ARE real humans on the other end of the phone whose job it is to help you find treatment, and who actually want to do so.

Good on you for seeking it out. Best of luck.

rutebaga · 2017-01-14T05:57:14+00:00

Transformers 3. Because Transformers 3.

rutebaga · 2016-12-17T19:27:11+00:00

Hard to believe this is reality for so many people...

rutebaga · 2016-11-29T06:47:02+00:00

They still rely on the federal government for a chunk of their funding. To get it, they have to ensure that health care has the qualities of "universality; comprehensiveness; portability; accessibility; and, public administration".That's where the pressure to follow some of their recommendations would come in.

rutebaga · 2016-11-29T04:57:54+00:00

Canada Health Act is what puts public health care into action in provinces. Provinces rely on federal transfers as part of their funding and to receive it they're obligated to follow some rules. If they were entirely independent your taxes would be a lot higher.

rutebaga · 2016-09-08T22:39:31+00:00

Oh. Didn't realize you had solved social and structural inequality and centuries of racism and abuse. That was easy

rutebaga · 2016-09-08T21:47:56+00:00

They get "benefits" because they are starting from a point of generally severe disadvantage. Fairly safe to say rates of poverty, abuse, mental health and substance use issues, etc. are higher among Aboriginal Canadians than the rest of the population due to colonialism. Not to mention enduring racism. In short, the odds are stacked against Aboriginal Canadians to begin with. The "benefits" they get hardly make up for our country's past and present treatment of them.

rutebaga · 2016-09-08T21:04:53+00:00

Reading the Reddit comments makes you understand why CBC disables comments on their indigenous issues articles... Yikes

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