Dr. Chris Bond, an emergency medicine physician and assistant professor at the University of Calgary, discusses the impact of microaggressions in the emergency department. He addresses how subtle discrimination affects patient care outcomes, focusing on a case study of a Chinese woman with chest pain. The conversation highlights how language barriers exacerbate these issues and the role of implementation science in improving healthcare interactions. Bond also emphasizes the need for training to foster better communication and understanding in diverse patient populations.

Join emergency medicine physician Dr. Chris Bond and paramedic Neil MacDonald as they dissect the evolving practices in spinal motion restriction following a workplace injury case. They discuss the shift away from traditional cervical immobilization techniques and the impact of paramedic perceptions on patient care. Delve into the intricacies of statistical methodologies in spinal care research and the debate over cervical collar effectiveness, all while advocating for more personalized and evidence-based approaches in emergency medical protocols.