On Jan. 15, 2023, Justin Flett arrived at the emergency room at St. Anthony’s Hospital, in The Pas, Manitoba.

According to Flett’s statement of claim, submitted to the Court of King’s Bench of Manitoba in December and as reported by CBC News and APTN, he told the triage nurse he was experiencing distressing abdominal pain.

Flett was assigned a triage score of five, which is intended for non-urgent low-priority cases. The statement of claim alleges that the physician who finally saw Flett insinuated that he was hungover, saying something to the effect of: “I don’t know what to tell you, we don’t treat you here for hangovers.”. Flett was not given diagnostic tests, imaging, a physical examination or pain medication.

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If you’re interested in learning more about pathways to becoming a therapist, be sure to attend one or more of the Discover Your Future in Healthcare  (DYFIH) virtual sessions or check out one of the recorded sessions and discover the many healthcare options available for you! Career Services will be highlighting a few healthcare occupations this year including:

• DYFIH – Art Therapist: Tuesday, February 18 | 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
• DYFIH – Mental Health Therapist/Counsellor: Thursday, February 20 | 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
  • This session will have panel members with Clinical Psychology background, M.Ed in Counselling Psychology, Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a Masters in Social Work

Each session in the series offers the chance to learn first-hand about the occupation and will feature a few professionals from the field who will speak about their experiences in the role. Admissions and academic program information will also be highlighted, if applicable.

All sessions will be virtual. Register in advance on UMConnect to reserve your spot today!

Career Services supports all University of Manitoba graduates with their career planning and job search needs. If you need some help in making a career decision, you can book an appointment with a Career Consultant. Visit the Career Services webpage for more information on how to access the resources and services available for you.

Attend one or more of the Discover Your Future in Healthcare virtual sessions or check out one of the recorded sessions and discover the many healthcare options available for you!  Career Services will be highlighting a few healthcare occupations this year including:

• Career Choices in Healthcare: Tuesday, February 20 | 1:30 – 3 p.m.
• Discover Your Future in Healthcare Occupational info sessions:
  • Nurse: Wednesday, February 21 | 9:30 – 11 a.m.
  • Medicine/Physician: Thursday, February 22 | 9:30 – 11 a.m.
  • Midwife: Thursday, February 22 | 1:30 – 3 p.m.
  • Respiratory Therapist: Friday, February 23 | 1:30 – 3 p.m.
  • Athletic Therapist: Tuesday, February 27 | 1:30 – 3 p.m.

Each session in the series offers the chance to learn first-hand about the occupation and will feature a professional (or two) from the field who will speak about their experiences in the role. Admissions and academic program information will also be highlighted, if applicable.

All sessions will be virtual.  Register in advance on UMConnect to reserve your spot today! 

Career Services supports all University of Manitoba graduates with their career planning and job search needs.  If you need some help in making a career decision, you can book an appointment with a Career Consultant.  Visit the Career Services webpage for more information on how to access the resources and services available for you.

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