President's Letter
Dear Members,
There have been multiple media reports regarding the resignation of Dr. Esther Tailfeathers from the AHS Indigenous Wellness Core. The AMA immediately commented on this with the essential voice of our Indigenous Health Committee. I also made a statement to commend a group of AHS physicians who courageously penned an open letter to media.
I’ve heard from many members about this incident. We are all concerned for the well-being of our colleagues involved. There are also potential implications for Indigenous health and for the profession at large. The toll to date is the loss of three highly qualified and respected leaders in an area of critical concern. The AMA, in consultation with the injured members, will continue to support their choice in moving forward.
Transparent accountability is needed and would go far to support physician trust, safety and engagement.
You are always welcome to share your thoughts with me. You can email me via president@albertadoctors.org. You can also comment on this letter on the AMA website.
Regards,
fred Rinaldi, MD, CCFP, FCFP, LLB, MBA, MPA(HSA), BCom
President, Alberta Medical Association
"Fate whispers to the warrior, 'You can not withstand the storm.' The warrior whispers back, 'I am the storm.'"