Evidence of meeting #5 for Status of Women in the 41st Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was patients.

A recording is available from Parliament.

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Blake Woodside  Medical Director, Program for Eating Disorders, Toronto General Hospital

4:25 p.m.

Medical Director, Program for Eating Disorders, Toronto General Hospital

Dr. Blake Woodside

Yes, in my population, I treat the sickest of the sick with anorexia nervosa on the in-patient service. Sixty per cent of my patients have a history of physical or sexual abuse.

4:25 p.m.

Conservative

The Vice-Chair (Mrs. Tilly O'Neill Gordon) Conservative Tilly O'Neill-Gordon

Thank you, Dr. Woodside. This brings our hour to a close.

We want to thank you very much for your valuable information and the great insights you have given us into this topic, and for taking time from your busy schedule.

4:25 p.m.

Medical Director, Program for Eating Disorders, Toronto General Hospital

Dr. Blake Woodside

Thank you, Madam Chair.

I wish you the best of luck with your study.

4:25 p.m.

Conservative

The Vice-Chair (Mrs. Tilly O'Neill Gordon) Conservative Tilly O'Neill-Gordon

Thank you so much.

There being no further business, I remind you that our next meeting is Tuesday, December 3.

The meeting is adjourned.