Supplementary, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, unless we know the extent of a problem, it is difficult to deal with it. The Minister has just indicated that, typically, lay people cannot diagnose FAS or FAE disorders. Some level of expertise is required. However, Mr. Speaker, last fall the government rejected the need for a professional survey of individuals in an area in the north in order to provide a baseline study on the extent of FAS and FAE in the north. Instead, the Minister told this House that the department would rely on a household survey being conducted by the bureau of statistics. Mr. Speaker, the Minister has just confirmed that the only accurate assessment of FAS and FAE disorders is through professional diagnosis. Could the Minister advise this House how this household survey will provide accurate baseline information regarding the extent of FAS and FAE in the north?
Charles Dent on Question 160-12(7): Assessments Of Fas/fae
In the Legislative Assembly on February 24th, 1995. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 160-12(7): Assessments Of Fas/fae
Question 160-12(7): Assessments Of Fas/fae
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 23rd, 1995
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