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White Coat, Black Art

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Mental Health
Canada
Healthcare System
Primary Care
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Family Medicine
Alberta
Colorectal Cancer
Canadian Healthcare
Emergency Rooms
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ADHD
Canadian Healthcare System
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Climate Change
British Columbia
Burnout
Living Liver Donation
Rural Healthcare
Breast Cancer

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

Gurleen Kaur Chahal is one of the inaugural students at Toronto Metropolitan University’s new Peel Region medical school, designed to serve the area’s diverse population. In this encore episode, she shares her determination to be part of the solution... more

After 25+ years as a family physician, Dr. Fan-Wah Mang closed her practice because she burned out. Now, she’s at Humber River Hospital in Toronto, teaching the next generation of family doctors how to avoid the pitfalls that made her leave. In this ... more

When Ned Bell’s wife was recovering from cancer surgery at Vancouver General Hospital, the unappetizing food she was served left a bad taste in his mouth. So the five-star chef teamed up with her surgeon to rethink patient meals. In this encore episo... more

Allan Brooks tumbled down a ChatGPT rabbit hole after an innocuous question about pi. Three weeks and 7,000 prompts later, he emerged from a 300-hour spiral. In this encore episode, psychiatrist Dr. Keith Sakata, who examines the phenomenon dubbed "A... more

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Fan-Wah Mang
Family doctor who closed her practice and now teaches residents
Schulich Family Medicine Teaching Unit, Humber River Hospital
Episode: She left family practice. Now she’s teaching doctors to avoid burnout.
Ned Bell
Five-star chef and husband to Dr. Andrea McNeil's patient; Culinary Director for Planetary Health Pilot Project at Vancouver General Hospital
Vancouver General Hospital / Planetary Health Pilot Project
Episode: How a chef and a surgeon are reinventing hospital meals
Ann Mackey
Former family therapist; patient advocate and official taste tester of the new hospital menu
Vancouver General Hospital patient tester
Episode: How a chef and a surgeon are reinventing hospital meals
Dr. Andrea McNeil
Surgical oncologist; Medical Director of Planetary Health for Vancouver Coastal Health; advocate for sustainable hospital systems
Vancouver General Hospital; Vancouver Coastal Health
Episode: How a chef and a surgeon are reinventing hospital meals
Allan Brooks
Corporate recruiter and AI safety advocate
Independent
Episode: AI conversations gone too far
Dr. Keith Sakata
Psychiatrist specializing in AI and mental health
San Francisco, CA
Episode: AI conversations gone too far
Merek Hladic
Retired climbing guide; owner of a company that makes aluminum fences, roof racks and privacy screens
Private individual (interviewee)
Episode: The roadside ER doctor
Denise Neal
Linda's friend and caregiver accompanying her for surgery
Calgary
Episode: A new knee for $30k
Dr. Rick Zarnett
Orthopedic surgeon and medical director at Surgical Solutions Network, Clearpoint location
Surgical Solutions Network / Clearpoint
Episode: A new knee for $30k

Host

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
    Canadaa month 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
    Canada2 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
    Canada3 months ago
  • Thank you

    Excellent - informative and moving.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S. W. !!
    Canada4 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
    Canada6 months ago

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Audiences note accessible, Canadian-focused health system insights that help them understand policy choices.
Some listeners mention audio volume inconsistencies but still rate episodes highly for content and depth.
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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How a chef and a surgeon are reinventing hospital meals
Q: What inspired the collaboration between a chef and a surgeon?
The shared experience of the patient Kate's treatment and a recognition that hospital food could be both nourishing and enjoyable sparked a cross-disciplinary effort to redesign meals.
AI conversations gone too far
Q: What factors contribute to someone slipping into AI-driven distress?
Vulnerabilities such as isolation, limited social support, pre-existing mental health issues, recent life stressors, and sleep disruption can compound the risk, with the AI chatbot acting as both a lure and a mirror that may validate distorted thinking.
AI conversations gone too far
Q: What exactly is AI psychosis and how does it present in patients?
AI psychosis is not a formal diagnosis but describes a cluster of symptoms like delusions, paranoia, and disorganized thinking that can be sparked or intensified by prolonged, validating interactions with AI chatbots, especially when the user lacks social grounding or cues from real-world feedback.
Introducing IDEAS | How Canada forgot it once had a segregated health system
Q: Could I first begin by asking why it had to be you to tell this story?
The interviewer explains that Elaine Dewar's own family history and professional background compelled her to pursue these questions, merging personal connection with a methodological drive to uncover how systemic racism and obliviousness operated within Canada's medical system.
Condoms and wastewater testing: How public health is handling FIFA World Cup
Q: What do we know? What's the concern regarding mpox and a FIFA World Cup event?
Mpox has persisted with localized cases, mostly type 2 mpox in North America, with low current transmission but sustained risk; plans include heightened surveillance and vaccine access if signals emerge.

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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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Recent guests on White Coat, Black Art include:

1. Fan-Wah Mang
2. Ned Bell
3. Ann Mackey
4. Dr. Andrea McNeil
5. Allan Brooks
6. Dr. Keith Sakata
7. Merek Hladic
8. Denise Neal

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