Warren Thirsk

Dr. Warren Thirsk is a prominent emergency physician and the head of emergency medicine for Alberta’s doctors association. He works at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton and is an outspoken advocate for patients and healthcare professionals alike. Recently, he challenged Premier Danielle Smith to experience the realities of emergency care firsthand by joining him on a shift, highlighting the severe wait times and moral distress faced by both patients and doctors in Alberta's healthcare system. His comments follow a survey revealing that a significant percentage of patients abandon emergency care due to lengthy waits, underscoring the urgent need for systemic changes in Alberta's healthcare services.