A few minutes ago my colleague, Mr. Nerysoo, asked the Minister if he felt that he had the authority to instruct doctors or for directives to be developed accordingly, which would require medical procedures used. The Minister indicated - I believe after some time he recognized his authority and he now is indicating that he cannot tell a doctor what to do. The Minister is responsible for the doctors' actions, and unfortunately the doctors' actions are causing unnecessary pain to women. When the Minister of Health issues a directive to his department that eliminates unnecessary pain for women, will he request that local or general anesthetic be administered to women who have abortions performed?
Jeannie Marie-Jewell on Question O445-12(2): Abortion Pain Elimination Directive For Doctors
In the Legislative Assembly on March 30th, 1992. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question O445-12(2): Abortion Pain Elimination Directive For Doctors
Question O445-12(2): Abortion Pain Elimination Directive For Doctors
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 29th, 1992
Page 513
Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
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