Parker Vandermeer Profile picture
Rural doc who works a bit all over the place. #IamAMA #ABdocs4Patients Really only on twitter to advocate and raise awareness. Always happy to see funny memes.
Mar 25, 2021 17 tweets 6 min read
A brief summary of why I decided to vote "no" on ratifying the agreement between @Albertadoctors and @GoAHealth.
A thread. #abhealth #abpoli #ableg 1/16 2/16
This decision was difficult and I contemplated both options since the potential agreement was announced. In speaking with colleagues it is clear this vote will be a difficult decision for all of us. It truly feels like a lose-lose situation.
Jul 20, 2020 10 tweets 6 min read
We need to start talking about the real problem with #AlbertaHealthcare and why @shandro and @jkenney plans will not work, will harm patients, and will cost the system more while delivering less. MDs leaving (and they are) is not the primary problem. 1/x The biggest issue, is that we started with too few.
I have worked all over this province, and from day one there has been a massive shortage of MDs. Where I work (rural and remote AB) the problem is most apparent. Large % of people unable to get a FM doc. 2/x