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Can J Anaesth ; 70(6): 1075-1089, 2023 06.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37341898

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: This continuing professional development module aims to elucidate the current demographics of anesthesiology in Canada and the experience of anesthesiologists from equity-seeking groups. This module will also identify and describe factors impacting the health care experience of patients from equity-seeking groups who receive perioperative, pain, and obstetric care. PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: In recent years, discrimination based on sex, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, other demographic factors, and the intersection of these identities have gained greater attention not only in our society at large but also within medicine and anesthesiology. The stark consequences of this discrimination for both anesthesiologists and patients from equity-seeking groups have become clearer in recent years, although the full scope of the problem is not fully understood. Data regarding the demographics of the national anesthesia workforce are lacking. Literature describing patient perspectives of various equity-seeking groups is also sparse, although increasing. Health disparities impacting people who are racialized, women, LGBTQIA+, and/or living with disability are also present in the perioperative context. CONCLUSION: Discrimination and inequity persist in the Canadian health care system. It is incumbent upon us to actively work against these inequities every day to create a kinder and more just health care system in Canada.


RéSUMé: OBJECTIF: Ce module de développement professionnel continu vise à élucider les caractéristiques démographiques actuelles de l'anesthésiologie au Canada et l'expérience des anesthésiologistes issu·es de groupes en quête d'équité. Ce module identifiera et décrira également les facteurs ayant une incidence sur l'expérience des soins de santé de la patientèle issue des groupes en quête d'équité qui reçoit des soins périopératoires, des soins de la douleur et des soins obstétricaux. CONSTATATIONS PRINCIPALES: Au cours des dernières années, la discrimination fondée sur le sexe, le genre, la race, l'ethnicité, l'orientation sexuelle, les capacités, d'autres facteurs démographiques ainsi que sur l'intersection de toutes ces identités a retenu une attention plus soutenue non seulement au sein de notre société en général, mais aussi dans les domaines de la médecine et de l'anesthésiologie. Les graves conséquences de cette discrimination tant pour les anesthésiologistes que pour les patient·es issu·es des groupes en quête d'équité sont devenues plus claires ces dernières années, bien que toute l'ampleur du problème ne soit pas entièrement comprise. Les données démographiques sur la main-d'œuvre nationale en anesthésie font défaut. La documentation décrivant les points de vue des patient·es de divers groupes en quête d'équité est également rare, bien qu'en augmentation. Les disparités en matière de santé touchant les personnes racialisées, les femmes, les personnes de la communauté LGBTQIA+ et/ou celles en situation de handicap existent dans le contexte périopératoire. CONCLUSION : La discrimination et l'iniquité persistent dans le système de soins de santé canadien. Il nous incombe de lutter activement contre ces iniquités chaque jour pour créer un système de soins de santé plus bienveillant et plus juste au Canada.


Subject(s)
Anesthesia , Anesthesiology , Pregnancy , Humans , Male , Female , Canada , Diversity, Equity, Inclusion , Delivery of Health Care
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Can J Anaesth ; 67(10): 1417-1423, 2020 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32394338

ABSTRACT

Symptom management and end-of-life care are core skills for all physicians, although in ordinary times many anesthesiologists have fewer occasions to use these skills. The current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant mortality over a short time and has necessitated an increase in provision of both critical care and palliative care. For anesthesiologists deployed to units caring for patients with COVID-19, this narrative review provides guidance on conducting goals of care discussions, withdrawing life-sustaining measures, and managing distressing symptoms.


RéSUMé: La prise en charge des symptômes et les soins de fin de vie sont des compétences de base pour tous les médecins, bien qu'en temps ordinaire, de nombreux anesthésiologistes n'ont que peu d'occasions de mettre en pratique ces compétences. La pandémie actuelle de coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) a provoqué un taux de mortalité significatif dans un court intervalle et a nécessité une augmentation des besoins en soins intensifs et en soins palliatifs. Destiné aux anesthésiologistes déployés dans les unités prenant soin de patients atteints de la COVID-19, ce compte rendu narratif offre des recommandations quant à la façon de mener les discussions à propos des objectifs de soins, du retrait des thérapies de soutien vital, et de la prise en charge de symptômes de détresse.


Subject(s)
Coronavirus Infections/therapy , Critical Care/organization & administration , Pneumonia, Viral/therapy , Terminal Care/organization & administration , Anesthesiologists/organization & administration , Anesthesiologists/standards , COVID-19 , Clinical Competence , Coronavirus Infections/mortality , Critical Care/standards , Humans , Palliative Care/organization & administration , Pandemics , Physicians/organization & administration , Physicians/standards , Pneumonia, Viral/mortality , Terminal Care/standards , Withholding Treatment
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Can J Anaesth ; 63(3): 326-9, 2016 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26739697

ABSTRACT

Although physician-assisted death (PAD) is established in certain countries, the legality and ethics of this issue have been debated for decades in Canada. The Supreme Court of Canada has now settled the issue of legality nationally, and as a result of the decision in Carter v. Canada, PAD (which includes both physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia) will become legal on February 6, 2016. It is difficult to predict the potential demand for PAD in Canada. This paper highlights other countries' experiences with PAD in order to shed light on this question and to forecast issues that Canadian physicians will face once the change to the law comes into effect. At present, there is no legislative scheme in place to regulate the conduct of PAD. Physicians and their provincial colleges may find themselves acting as the de facto regulators of PAD if a regulatory vacuum persists. With their specialized knowledge of pharmacology and interdisciplinary leadership, anesthesiologists may be called upon to develop protocols for the administration of PAD as well as to administer euthanasia. Canadian anesthesiologists currently have a unique opportunity to consider the complex ethical issues they will face when PAD becomes legal and to contribute to the creation of a regulatory structure that will govern PAD in Canada.


Subject(s)
Anesthesiologists , Physicians , Suicide, Assisted/legislation & jurisprudence , Canada , Humans
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