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Thanks Gord

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Today in Canada, and the rest of the world, people are mourning and talking about the passing of Gord Downie of The Tragically Hip. While everyone was aware of his deteriorating health condition, this news is still difficult to process.

Directly or indirectly we may be involved with the palliative care of our patients. I have come across this interesting article by an ER Resident.

One Emergency Medicine Resident. One Month of Palliative Care. Ten lessons.

#ThankYouGord

Farzad ‘Raffi’ Refahi

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Together

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If they say
Who cares if one more light goes out?
In the sky of a million stars
It flickers, flickers
Who cares when someone’s time runs out?
If a moment is all we are
Or quicker, quicker
Who cares if one more light goes out?
Well I do

One More Light – Linkin Park

‘Together’ – Photos By Farzad

September 10th 2017 was the World Suicide Prevention Day.   While I have never had suicidal thoughts nor know someone close to me who has struggled with this issue, I will not ignore this topic.  I can recall one of my undergrad instructors discussing in a psychology lecture that suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.
As health care professionals we have to deal with many obstacles, stressors and frustrations.  Just as we put importance on our dietary intake, exercise and quality of sleep, we need to be aware of our mental health.

Don’t ignore the problem.  Talk to trusted friends, family members and colleagues.  Seek professional help.

For more information visit Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention

-Farzad ‘Raffi’ Refahi  September 19, 2017

Dedicated to Chester Bennington (Mar 20 1976 – Jul 20, 2017)

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A Sunny Saturday

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Today is Saturday Sep 16, 2017 around noon.  It is a beautiful sunny day with temperatures around 24 C ( 75 F).  Great day to be out, and to make most of it.  I would like to send a quick thank you to all the hard working Respiratory Therapists, Nurses, Healthcare Professionals, Police Officers, Firefighters and other essential personnel who are at work right now.

Thanks!

Farzad Raffi Refahi

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Larry King and Lung Health

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Larry King is an ex-smoker who had an early detection because of his routine check up.
H was “diagnosed with stage 1 Adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer, through a routine chest examination.” – Reported byCNN (Lisa R France Sep14, 2017)

This is a good reminder to motivate your patients to attend their annual checks ups and appointments.  

Let’s aim :To monitor, to have an early detection, to offer more treatment options, and to provided have a better patient care.

For more details check out CNN’s article at https://hubs.ly/H08FhrS0

Farzad ‘Raffi’ Refahi

Sep 15, 2017

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