Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I do not think that not having a surgical ward would mean we should not have an internal medicine specialist. While a surgical ward would be useful, it is not absolutely essential. I notice that part of the ongoing annual operating costs includes travel to other centres, for example, Hay River, Fort Smith and Inuvik as well. We do not have surgical wards in all of those. I think while a surgical ward and internal medical specialists complement each other very well, one is not a requirement for the other. Thank you.
Joe Handley on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on June 11th, 2001. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
June 11th, 2001
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