Join me for practical insights from emergency physician, Dr. Shazma Mithani. We discuss preventative healthcare, tips for navigating the ER, and lessons from her high-pressure job that apply to daily life. Dr. Mithani also tackles medical myths and misinformation, including the potentially harmful belief that everything natural is good and safe.
Dr. Shazma Mithani is an emergency medicine physician in Edmonton, Canada and an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Alberta. In addition to treating patients on the front lines, Dr. Mithani is very active on social media, where she busts myths, educates the public, and advocates for social justice.
Connect with Dr. Shazma Mithani
Twitter @shazmamithani
Instagram | Tik Tok | Facebook @drshazmamithani
Tune into Everyday ER on CBC
Resources
8-1-1 Health Line (in Canada)
Health Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada.html
Alberta Health Services: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca
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