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From the ER to Social Justice: Conversations with Dr. Ira Price

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:   / ira.price.2025   LinkedIn:   / ira-price-md-frcpc-28207571   YouTube:    / @thehigherestate   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 --- 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. Connect on social with Dr. Mike Hart: Social Links: Instagram:   / drmikehart   Twitter:   / drmikehart   Facebook:   / mikeharteps