5. Could Medicine Learn a Thing or Two From Professional Sport?

The Doc Talk Podcast

Key Discussion Points:

1. The Journey from Hockey to Medicine:
   • What inspired Hayley to pursue a new career as a physician after her legendary hockey career?
   • How her experience as a professional athlete shaped her training and approach to medicine.
2. Lessons from Sports to Medicine:
   • The parallels between high-performance sports and practicing medicine.
   • How discipline, teamwork, and resilience from sports have influenced her medical career.
3. Challenges as a Woman in Sport and Medicine:
   • Navigating gender pay gaps and systemic barriers in both industries.
   • Reflections on being a role model for women breaking barriers in hockey and healthcare.
4. Burnout and Resilience:
   • Addressing the high burnout rates in emergency medicine and across healthcare.
   • Hayley’s personal experiences with burnout and the strategies she’s used to mitigate it.
5. Improving Canada’s Healthcare System:
   • Insights from working in rural and emergency settings.
   • Hayley’s thoughts on the biggest challenges facing healthcare in the next decade.
6. Sport and Medicine: A Two-Way Learning Opportunity:
   • What can healthcare professionals learn from the world of professional sports?
   • Lessons medicine could impart to the sports world.

Closing Segment:

• “Prescription for Patients”: Hayley shares her top tip for Canadians navigating the healthcare system.

Disclaimer:
The Doc Talk is for general information purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for your specific health needs.