We need a way to reach the public

[Sparkymd]

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This may come off as silly and as a resident with a young family I don't personally have the time to see this through myself... but the idea came to me.

I am not sure how aware everyone here is of crowdsourcing, but it has raised billions (this is not an exaggeration: http://www.forbes.com/sites/chancebarnett/2013/05/08/top-10-crowdfunding-sites-for-fundraising/) of dollars for many causes and initiatives in just the last few years. One such website, Kickstarter focuses on the arts.

Since our professional society hasn't been combative enough to counter the militance of the CRNA lobby and the public doesn't have the appropriate infomation, I feel that a documentary- a well done documentary that properly depicts the dangers CRNAs pose to patient care and compares and contrasts the differences in our education and the services we can provide- could inform the populace of the actual situation we as a nation of healthcare consumers face.

We could raise money to fund such a venture with a kickstarter fund. To say this idea is in its infancy would be an overestimate, but I know how strongly people feel about this matter on this forum and I thought I would share this zygote of an idea in case it could have a future.

 

[ssmallz]

So you think the John Q Public making 50k/yr is going to donnate $$ to the docs making 250k+/year? I like your idea of raising awareness but I just don't see anyone wanting donate funds

 

[Spinach Dip]

It would be better to collect this hypothetical money from said anesthesiologists. After all, they are the ones with the most skin in the game and most likely the ones who care enough to see such a thing through to the end.

 

[AngryBird69]

I am a semi-professional video editor who would be glad to help if the occasion arises.

 

[BrakngLyv]

This topic is one of my major interests and focuses. I agree something unique is necessary. I'm not sure funding is the largest concern with the doc proposal. A larger problem is distribution and large-scale viewing of this type of documentary. It could be pitched to news orgs, but they rarely will air independent productions, particularly those with an "agenda." The most we could likely hope for are interviews highlighting the work, if the STORY is compelling. Without significant news coverage, who is the distributor, and where does it end up? I don't know, not really my field. However, at that point, you're relying on the documentary consumer to essentially actively seek out this work, find interest, watch and like the message. I'm not at all saying this isn't possible. Just addressing some of the realities. With social media, and what would have to be an extremely good doc, anything is possible.

 

[Precedex]

I feel that a documentary- a well done documentary that properly depicts the dangers CRNAs pose to patient care

That's pretty intense dude. I sorta understand your motivation, and maybe i'm just lazy for not feeling that way at all, but really?

 

[Pooh & Annie]

That's pretty intense dude. I sorta understand your motivation, and maybe i'm just lazy for not feeling that way at all, but really?

Most individual CRNAs are fine, but a group of NURSES that advocates for their right to do neurolytic perispinal blocks and surgical device implants (among other pain procedures) is unequivocally dangerous to patients.

 

[jwk]

Most individual CRNAs are fine, but a group of NURSES that advocates for their right to do neurolytic perispinal blocks and surgical device implants (among other pain procedures) is unequivocally dangerous to patients.

No doubt there!