In this episode, Dorothy Gibbons interviews her daughter-in-law, Dr. L.J. Henderson, a primary care physician in Canada. Dr. Henderson breaks down distinctions between Canadian and U.S. healthcare and touches on her career path, revealing how family medicine in Canada has evolved.

Key Questions Answered

1. What is the difference between a General Practitioner (GP) and a Family Physician in Canada?

2. What is the nature of Dr. Henderson's practice in Canada?

3. What are Dr. Henderson's experiences and challenges as a female physician?

4. How does Canada's healthcare system handle maternity leave for self-employed physicians?

5. Are there delays in getting medical tests and treatments in Canada's healthcare system?

6. Is there a stigma around breast cancer in Dr. Henderson’s practice?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Interview with Dr. L.J. Henderson about healthcare.

04:09 Family medicine has more women than men.

08:34 Self-employed parents lack standard maternity benefits.

11:12 First time breaking news: young woman dies.

14:50 Physicians essential in interpreting mammogram results accurately.

19:05 Limited primary care access hinders screening availability.

22:41 Love career in family medicine, challenging admin.

25:38 Healthcare system faces overcrowding and overworked staff.

28:14 Join Let's Talk About Your Breasts podcast.