As time goes by, the death toll among Canada’s medical professionals rises.
Another Canadian doctor, Dr. Ryan Buyting, a neurosurgery resident at Alberta Health Services (AHS) who was only 26 years old, passed away on July 26, 2022, according to his family.
“It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the loss of our beloved son Ryan Mackenzie Buyting on July 26, 2022,” an entry in his obituary read. “He was born on August 6, 1995, to Rob and Karyn (Broad) Buyting and was a loving brother to Jon and Lauryn.”
“Ryan was passionate, kind, intelligent, and thoughtful. His work ethic was exceptional and he excelled at everything he set out to do. He lived by strong values. He identified with Stoic philosophy and strived to emulate “The Four Agreements”: Be impeccable with your word, never take anything personally, never make assumptions and always do your best,” according to his obituary.