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White Coat, Black Art

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Mental Health
Canada
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Alberta
Colorectal Cancer
Canadian Healthcare
Emergency Rooms
British Columbia
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Canadian Healthcare System
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Climate Change
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Living Liver Donation
Rural Healthcare
Wait Times

Trusted ER doctor Brian Goldman brings you honest and surprising stories that can change your health and your life. Expect deep conversations with patients, families and colleagues that show you what is and isn't working in Canadian healthcare. Guaranteed you’ll learn something new. Episodes drop every Friday.

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Latest Episodes

In 2009, Kay Carter asks her daughter to help her die. Assisted suicide is illegal in Canada, and 89-year-old Kay has spinal stenoisis — a painful degenerative disease. So she and her daughter, Lee Carter, covertly plan a trip to Switzerland, where K... more

Alberta has a new law allowing eligible surgeons and anesthesiologists to perform publicly funded and private-pay surgeries. This dual practice is a first for Canada. Alberta politicians believe it will reduce wait times for elective surgeries like h... more

Wendy Wittenberg’s son, Ebel, completely changed after a brief illness. He went from being a confident 10-year-old who loved school, to having separation anxiety, mood swings, and OCD symptoms. Wendy is confident he has PANS/PANDAS. The challenge is ... more

​Ask any Islander and they'll likely tell you that heavy alcohol use on PEI is ingrained. "It's a reality of our culture and our socializing," says Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison. But she's determined to change that. Working with fe... more

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Recent Guests

Falen Johnson
Host of See You in Court and writer, actor and broadcaster.
CBC
Episode: The daughter who secretly helped her mom die - then spoke out (via See You in Court)
Clare Bonnyman
Journalist and producer who reported the story.
CBC
Episode: The daughter who secretly helped her mom die - then spoke out (via See You in Court)
Stacey Litvinchuk
Health consultant and former senior program officer in surgery operations at Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services
Episode: A ‘massive change’ in Canadian health care
Braden Manz
Nephrologist and health economist at the University of Calgary
University of Calgary
Episode: A ‘massive change’ in Canadian health care
Stephen Kwan
Lethbridge orthopedic surgeon and president of the Alberta Orthopedic Society
Alberta Orthopedic Society
Episode: A ‘massive change’ in Canadian health care
Wendy Wittenberg
Mother of Ebel, who developed sudden behavioral and emotional changes after an illness
Episode: Her son suddenly changed. She wants a diagnosis
Wendy Edwards
Pediatrician who diagnoses and treats children with PANS and PANDAS
Episode: Her son suddenly changed. She wants a diagnosis
Brenda Simmons
Mothers Against Drunk Driving member and mother of Jacob Simmons
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Episode: A bold plan to change PEI’s relationship with alcohol
Heather Morrison
Chief Public Health Officer of Prince Edward Island
Government of Prince Edward Island
Episode: A bold plan to change PEI’s relationship with alcohol

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Brian Goldman
Host of the show; ER physician; focuses on health care systems, policy, and patient stories.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Great podcast

    Always learn something, don’t miss an episode. Just listened to KERPA, roadside ER Dr. Such groundbreaking work, showcasing passion and dedication to the ‘Art’.

    So glad you take the time to hunt down and report these heartwarming stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    review :;54
    Canada3 months ago
  • Awesome Podcast

    Listening from Edmonton as a healthcare worker. I absolutely love these episodes. Hugely informative and interesting topics. Please keep it up ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MLynn9426784
    Canada4 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Always learn something, don’t miss an episode. For some reason, some are hard to hear, and have to crank the volume compared to other podcasts. Commercials are good vol, lol

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    review :;54
    Canada5 months ago
  • Thank you

    Excellent - informative and moving.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S. W. !!
    Canada6 months ago
  • Surrogacy in Canada

    This excellent episode certainly emphasized so many of our important values as Canadians. Thank you for your always informative and educative stories!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Biology Rules Frogma
    Canada8 months ago

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Audiences note accessible, Canadian-focused health system insights that help them understand policy choices.
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Fans appreciate human-centered episodes that tie medical facts to real-life impact and policy context.
Listeners praise the show for informative, compassionate storytelling and high-quality journalism.

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A ‘massive change’ in Canadian health care
Q: How confident are you that Alberta will achieve success in dual practice?
Stephen Kwan says success is possible if the province secures enough staff and puts well-designed safeguards in place, but he worries the fast implementation will lead to problems.
A ‘massive change’ in Canadian health care
Q: What do you think dual practice will do for patients?
Braden Manz says evidence from other jurisdictions suggests dual practice will lengthen public wait lists because it may shift scarce health-care workers into private facilities.
The daughter who secretly helped her mom die - then spoke out (via See You in Court)
Q: So Clare, what happens when that article comes out?
The story is picked up by newspapers across North America, draws mixed reactions from people close to Lee, and leads the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association to invite Lee to become a plaintiff in its legal challenge.
The daughter who secretly helped her mom die - then spoke out (via See You in Court)
Q: So why did Kay Carter ask her daughter to help her to die?
Kay had spinal stenosis, faced increasing physical decline, and wanted to die with dignity, but assisted death was illegal in Canada. She asked Lee to research where she could access it.
Her son suddenly changed. She wants a diagnosis
Q: What would you like to see change so parents don't need to go through what Wendy and Ebel have been going through?
Edwards wants PANS recognized in Canada as a neuroinflammatory condition and taught in medical schools, especially to psychiatrists, pediatricians and neurologists.

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Frequently Asked Questions About White Coat, Black Art

What is White Coat, Black Art about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, medically focused show that surfaces patient stories, system-level challenges, and policy considerations within Canadian health care. Many episodes dissect wait times, private vs public care, primary care reform, public health planning, and patient advocacy, often through a clinician host interviewing patients, caregivers, journalists, and practitioners. Noteworthy is the willingness to tackle ethically complex topics, real-world case studies, and comparisons of international health systems to inform Canadian practice. For potential listeners, it's a thoughtful mix of investigative reporting, clinical insight, and human-centered narratives that illuminate what works, what doesn't, and why policy and care delivery matter to everyday... more

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2. Clare Bonnyman
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6. Wendy Wittenberg
7. Wendy Edwards
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