Mr. Speaker, I do not have specific knowledge as to individual cases, but I would assume that we utilize whatever facility is nearest to the patient's home community. I would probably not be too far wrong if I were to suggest that the majority of patients that require elective surgery that can be performed here in the Territories are referred to Stanton Yellowknife Hospital. Those that cannot be are referred to other hospitals, perhaps south to Edmonton or Calgary. It depends on the nature of the medical treatment that they are seeking. If it is not available here, we go somewhere else. If it is not available in the communities, I believe we use the expertise here at Stanton Yellowknife Hospital.
Tony Whitford on Question O381-12(2): Absence Of General Surgeon At Inuvik Regional Hospital
In the Legislative Assembly on March 25th, 1992. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question O381-12(2): Absence Of General Surgeon At Inuvik Regional Hospital
Question O381-12(2): Absence Of General Surgeon At Inuvik Regional Hospital
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 24th, 1992
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