
Dr. Jillian Horton
Winnipeg doctor, teacher, and writer. Advocate for the emotional well-being of doctors in healthcare.
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Jul 28, 2025 • 54min
Why doesn't our healthcare include the well-being of doctors?
Jillian Horton, a Winnipeg doctor, teacher, and writer, is advocating for the emotional well-being of healthcare professionals. She reveals shocking statistics about doctor burnout, including a staggering number contemplating suicide. Horton emphasizes the need for compassionate healthcare that supports doctors' mental health to improve patient care. Her personal journey through burnout and the healing power of art highlights the importance of emotional intelligence in medicine, urging a reevaluation of the norms that often ignore healthcare workers' struggles.

Dec 13, 2024 • 54min
Hawkeye's Army: The War Metaphor in Medicine
Dr. Jillian Horton, a medical doctor and author, explores the war metaphor in medicine, discussing its emotional toll on healthcare workers. Alan Alda, legendary actor known as Hawkeye in M*A*S*H, shares how his character influenced medical professionals. Historian Dr. Agnes Arnold Forster provides historical insights into the intertwining of medicine and warfare. Together, they examine the impact of militaristic language and the urgent need for a kinder approach to healthcare, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.