In this episode, Dr. Mike Hart engages in a comprehensive conversation with Dr. Ira Price, an emergency room physician from Hamilton, who recently took over as the Chief of Emergency Medicine. The discussion covers Dr. Price's career journey, his perspectives on managing chaotic environments, and the importance of continuous personal growth. They delve into the significant sociopolitical issues faced by Jewish people in Canada, drawing parallels to historic persecution. The latter part of the conversation focuses on critical challenges in the Canadian healthcare system, including the shortage of family doctors, the impact of 'Safe Supply' programs on opioid use, and the controversial topic of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID).

Guest Bio and Links

Dr. Ira Price is a board-certified emergency and pain medicine physician, Chief of Emergency Medicine at a major Canadian hospital, and a long-time advocate for innovation in healthcare delivery. With over 15 years of front-line ER experience, Dr. Price is known for thriving in chaotic, high-stakes environments and for his unflinching honesty on issues affecting modern medicine.

In addition to his work in emergency medicine, Dr. Price is an entrepreneur, educator, and creator of FentaKnow—a fentanyl test kit designed to reduce harm in the opioid crisis. He is passionate about empowering physicians to speak the truth, reform broken systems, and serve patients with clarity, courage, and compassion.

Dr. Price is active on social media, where he shares bold insights on medicine, politics, and social ethics.
Follow him on Instagram @dr.iraprice, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube.

Show Notes:

• (00:00) – Introduction and Guest Background

• (00:30) – New Role and Thriving in Chaos

• (01:30) – Personal Growth and Staying Busy

• (04:30) – Being Jewish in Canada

• (17:00) – Healthcare System Challenges

• (34:30) – The Challenge of Addressing Obesity

• (36:00) – The Breakdown of Medicine and Society

• (36:30) – Issues with Family Doctors and Patient Selection

• (37:00) – Regional Family Medicine Proposal

• (38:00) – Challenges in Pediatric and Prenatal Care

• (40:00) – The Importance of Speaking Up Against Injustice

• (41:30) – The Rise of Anti-Semitism and Its Impact

• (44:00) – "We need to stand for humanity—and I know exactly where that line is."

• (48:00) – Personal Experiences with Anti-Semitism

• (59:00) – Safe Supply and Its Impact on the ER

• (01:02:30) – Medically Assisted Induced Death (MAID)

• (01:07:30) – Closing Thoughts and Social Media Presence

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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community.

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