Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think this time I have a question that you might be able to hear. The last statement I made was to the Minister of Health, and I asked him if he could look into my concerns and he said "yes" -- off the record, I think I heard that. My question again is for the Minister of Health. In Fort Simpson we have been providing elective birthing, and to consider eliminating this service would be very unpopular. I do not think it would necessarily be cost efficient because in 1990-91 there were 11 births in Simpson, and if you consider the expense of sending these women to Yellowknife two or three weeks prior to due date, this would accumulate expenses and could probably pay for a good portion of a doctor's or a professional midwife's wages in, Simpson. What is the government's position on elective birthing in Fort Simpson?
Jim Antoine on Question 0224-12(2): Elective Birthing In Fort Simpson
In the Legislative Assembly on March 2nd, 1992. See this statement in context.
Question 0224-12(2): Elective Birthing In Fort Simpson
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 1st, 1992
Page 213
Jim Antoine Nahendeh
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