In this episode of The Interesting MD Podcast, Dr. Rob Beck continues his conversation with Dr. Fraser Mackay of the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) about the systemic causes of emergency department overcrowding in Canada.

They discuss hospital patient flow, Alternate Level of Care patients, the need for more transparent public reporting, and why short-term initiatives often fail to address the underlying causes of long emergency department waits.

Dr. Mackay also explains why meaningful healthcare reform requires public engagement, political accountability, and evidence-based policy. Rather than directing frustration toward frontline doctors and nurses, he encourages patients and healthcare professionals to use their voices, join advocacy organizations, communicate with political representatives, and push for long-term systemic improvements.

A timely conversation about accountability, advocacy, and what it will take to build a Canadian healthcare system capable of serving a growing and aging population.

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