Care in the Cells – Improving medical care for those in short term police custody featuring Dr. Michelle Brousson

S4E17 - Care in the Cells – Improving medical care for those in short term police custody featuring Dr. Michelle Brousson

Published: August 22, 2025

Duration: 32:40

When those in short term police custody need acute medical care, getting them that care presents logistic problems often resulting in time consuming and labor-intensive visits to the local hospital emergency department with police escorts. This week’s guest is Dr. Michelle Brousson, a family physician in North Vancouver, who talks to us about her innovative solution for this complex problem providing the care these patients need without having to leave the police station, providing a win-win solution for everyone involved. During this episode Dr. Brousson provides us with a project masterclass on engaging and listening to stakeholders and delivering ed...