Dr. Fiona Mattatall
she/her | Canadian | Ob/Gyn | Asst Prof University of Calgary | gin, music, history, film, med ed, women’s health, gender affirming care | posts are my own | #MedSky
- 40 years ago today, Ferris Bueller took the day off school What was your favourite scene from the movie?
- Alberta physicians standing up for patients’ rights to care and physicians’ ethical duty to care 👇 The UCP have gone too far with their government overreach into your healthcare.
- An historic legal challenge from Canada’s physicians’ association to the Alberta government. Bill 26 is harmful to gender diverse patients and sets a dangerous precedent of putting politicians in the exam room, overruling patient’s decisions that they have made with their doctors.
- Working on a talk gives enough time to bake some bread on the side… the house smells amazing!!!
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- Just a reminder of the effect of measles in pregnancy: Increased risks of - miscarriage - preterm birth - low birthweight - stillbirth www.acog.org/clinical/cli...
- Clinical features: "acute viral respiratory illness - fever, malaise, cough, conjunctivitis, a pathognomonic enanthema (Koplik spots), followed by a maculopapular rash - spreads from the head to the trunk to the lower extremities" www.cmaj.ca/content/180/...
- And a reminder that MMR vaccine is not recommended during pregnancy. Part of pre-pregnancy planning is checking your immunity with your healthcare provider and getting a booster if needed. immunize.ca/sites/defaul...
- Who will it be?
- I made pie! My favourite… Saskatoon berry 😋
- What is going on?
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- “Ms. Smith, transparently, has been attempting an Andy Bernard play for the past several months, kissing up to the Trump entourage out of naked self-interest while kneecapping what she decided was her competition: the rest of the country.” www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/opi...
- Reposted by Dr. Fiona MattatallThank you to everyone who joined us at Hudson’s last night for our campaign launch party! I am incredibly grateful to have such a dedicated and supportive community behind me. If you’d like to get involved you can sign up to volunteer, or request a law sign by emailing info@lindsayluhnau.ca !
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- Reposted by Dr. Fiona MattatallA few important reminders about measles: 1. It’s one of the most contagious diseases on the planet and is spread by airborne transmission. 2. Measles lasts in the air for hours after the infected person has left the room. 3. Two doses of the MMR vaccine offer over 95% protection. /1
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- Worth your time to read if you live in Alberta (and to those outside of Alberta - watch what is happening here as it could easily happen to your healthcare system) 👇
- Anyone else remember these?
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- Reposted by Dr. Fiona MattatallI don’t want to hear about your regrets. Take heed Canada - let’s not repeat the error of Americans. #conservativesdontcareaboutyou #neverpoilievre #vote Full video link ⬆️
- With all going on in Alberta politics regarding the healthcare system right now… … your reminder that the care you receive is directly thanks to the amazing humans who work on the frontlines: the nurses, the doctors, the clerical staff, allied health, support workers 💖🧑⚕️
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- I seem to recall back in the day Rick Mercer did a bit with a chalkboard to explain complicated political "situations"... wonder if we could get someone to do this for us now? (personally think @lisab0923.bsky.social would do an amazing job laying it all out!)
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- Reposted by Dr. Fiona MattatallScience is based on facts, not ideology. We asked *real scientists* and they agreed! 🥼 🔬🧪
- Every Albertan needs to read this 👇
- OK, Canadians... who's your nomination for "Fentanyl Czar"?
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- Watching a gifted artist discuss how she had no health coverage in America. How is even the most basic health care not a human right in the USA? This Canadian looking south just shakes her head. #GRAMMYs
