TSP228 - Hernia Chronicles: Stories of Repair, Recovery, and Resilience

May 5, 2024 · 31m 39s

Description

One in four men will have to deal with a hernia in their lifetime. Peter and Harry have a phone discussion about their respective inguinal hernias and compare their private...

One in four men will have to deal with a hernia in their lifetime. Peter and Harry have a phone discussion about their respective inguinal hernias and compare their private versus public care experiences in Ontario, Canada: Peter at the Shouldice Hospital, Harry at a public hospital. SPECIAL NOTE: While private hospitals are not allowed under Ontario's Private Hospitals Act, Shouldice Hospital is one of seven private hospitals in the province grandfathered under the Act. The hospital has been continuously family run from its inception but is partially publicly funded.

Shouldice Hospital - https://www.shouldice.com

Duration: 31:39

Posted: May 5, 2024

Highlights

Inguinal hernia repairs
Personal experiences and insights
Surgical procedures and recovery processes
Private vs public healthcare systems
Informative details about hernias
Addressing hernias and seeking medical help
Different surgical procedures (mesh-free vs mesh repair)
Recovery experiences and timelines
Hospital experiences and level of care
Insights and support for others going through similar experiences

show less

Comments

Information

Author	Peter Noce & Harry Posner
Website	-
Tags	#canada #connecting_dots_media #harry_posner #hernia #peter_noce #private_health_care #public_health_care #shouldice_hospital #surgery #the_sill