Nicholas Tetro vividly recalls the traumatic day when his son Arthur drowned in a residential pool. After retrieving his son, whose lips and fingertips were black, Tetro rushed him to the Lakeshore General emergency department. Unfortunately, doctors eventually advised Tetro that Arthur would be in a vegetative state permanently. They recommended organ donation, suggesting it as the most humane option, which deeply shocked and angered Tetro.
After extensive research, Tetro discovered Dr. Paul Harch, a leading expert in hyperbaric oxygen treatment in New Orleans. Dr. Harch has reported remarkable recovery stories through this therapy for young brain-injury victims. Tetro fought for his son's right to receive this treatment and ultimately arranged for Arthur to be treated in a U.S. facility, demonstrating the lengths to which parents will go to seek the best for their children.
The incident highlights significant differences between the healthcare systems in Canada and the United States. In Canada, parents are often seen as sources of expense in a public healthcare framework, while in the U.S., families are treated as clients. Patrick Martin, a medical malpractice lawyer in Quebec, notes the pervasive unpleasant attitudes of medical professionals in the province's system, while contrasting the more customer service-focused approach of American healthcare.
Nicholas Tetro is speaking out against Quebec's healthcare system following the near-drowning of his 2.5-year-old son, Arthur. After an incident in which Arthur drowned in his family's rented pool, Tetro alleges that medical professionals suggested harvesting his son's organs rather than pursuing treatment options. The story continues as Tetro explores hyperbaric oxygen therapy in New Orleans, which he claims has shown promise for brain-injured children, contrasting sharply with the Canadian healthcare approach that he believes lacks compassion and flexibility. Furthermore, the case underscores the stark differences between the healthcare systems in Canada and the United States, raising questions about patient treatment and the value placed on children's lives within public healthcare.Thats a real father right there. I applaud him. The Premier of Quebec should be ashamed of himself regarding the Health System there. I doubt it is any better here in Ontario though. God bless the child. ❤ He sure has a courageous father.
Unfortunately this happened with me. I wouldn’t be here now if I didn’t go to Cleveland Clinic for surgeries to save my life. 1983. Ronald McDonald House put my mom up while I underwent many surgeries. Canada didn’t have a surgeon who could perform the necessary surgeries. Parents had to pay A LOT of money for me to be alive now.
The Dr. Harch said it had a wide range of effect with SOME patients now walking and talking, which basically means its hit or miss. Of course Canada isnt going to approve such an experimental and inconsistent treatment
Health Canada is 10 years + behind other countries in many areas. I would grade them at best a C
I’m really torn. I’m American and went to McGill for grad school at age 21. It was was the 1st time in my adult life I ever had health care so I had so many issues. Health Canada took good care of me.
Shame on this American doctor for preying on a family in their time of need. None of what he is doing will bring that kid back. But hell bankrupt the family by selling them false hope.
I am from alberta and a victim more then 1ce of medical malpractice and medical negligence. Canadian health care is reactive health care. American health care is preventative. U have to be sick enough for that mri, sick enough for that treatment, sick enough for a referral etc. By the time u get sick enough u will be dead. In the usa they would find the cancer before it got to stage 2 or 3 for eg. There is no such thing as healthcare for everyone in canada. It is for the sickest. Canada needs both a public and private system. Then all the rich will go to the private. You get in faster to the public bc not as many ppl will be in line waiting and u always have an option to go pay if u want here instead of the usa. The biggest thing that needs changing is that there is a cap on the amt u can sue the govt for malpractice. This has to be removed. Patients need to be protected. I am sorry for what u have went through with ur son. ❤
