Author: Lisa Fischer

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  • Lisa Fischer

    Dr. Fischer is an attending Emergency and Palliative care physician at the Ottawa Hospital. She is also the Director of Wellness in the Department of Emergency Medicine.

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end-of-life care
cardiac arrest, COVID-19, Featured, Infographics, Resuscitation, Slider

End-of-life care in the ED related to COVID-19

Hot off the press from CJEM; End-of-life care in the Emergency Department for the patient imminently dying of a highly transmissible acute respiratory infection... Read more.
Wellness Week – closing thoughts
Featured, Physician Wellness

Wellness Week – closing thoughts

In 2018, CAEP endorsed the creation of a Wellness Committee, led by Drs. Roderick Lim (chair), Sara Gray (vice-chair), Louise Rang (communications), Lisa Fischer... Read more.
Sandwich Generation – an interview with Ken Milne and nutritional advice
Featured, Physician Wellness

Sandwich Generation – an interview with Ken Milne and nutritional advice

Today, we’re fortunate enough to be joined by Dr. Ken Milne, also known as BATDOC, from the Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine Ken has an impressive social... Read more.