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.

November 28th, 2013 / 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.