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In this episode, Dr. Kevin Mailo welcomes returning guest Jayna Amadasun, MD - ethicist and founder of Ember Impact Global - to the show to discuss Bill 83. Bill 83 is a legislative measure in Quebec that mandates that doctors who receive their training in the province must work in the public healthcare system for five years; if they don’t, they face substantial fines of up to $200,000 per day. Jayna and Kevin critique this policy, calling it coercive and relating it to indentured servitude. They discuss the impacts the bill could have on the healthcare system. 

Dr. Mailo and Dr. Amadasun highlight certain systemic problems in the medical profession, including the exploitation of residents, student debt burdens, and a lack of respect for physicians' contributions. Rather than imposing restrictive measures, they believe policymakers should improve working conditions by collaborating with doctors. Jayna explains why physicians, like other professionals, deserve fair treatment, and ultimately concludes that governments should prioritize physician well-being to ensure quality patient care. The conversation around Bill 83 focuses on the need for physician empowerment, collective advocacy, and a system reform to regain a more sustainable and equitable healthcare system. 

About Jayna Amadasun, MD: 

Jayna Amadasun is a dynamic ethical strategist and consultant who coaches Black medical professionals. With an M.D. from the Dominican Republic, Jayna brings a wealth of experience, having worked as an R.N. in the Bahamas and trained in the U.S. healthcare system. She holds a Master’s in Law and Medical Ethics from the University of Edinburgh and is committed to creating equitable healthcare environments. Her unique perspective, shaped by years in emergency and flight medicine, allows her to address the complex issues facing healthcare systems today.

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Resources discussed in this episode:

• Episode 52: Real Change in Our Healthcare System with Jayna Amadasun, MD, LLM

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