Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is to the Minister of Health and Social Services. It is in regards to the letter dated June 5th that we already have talked about. Mr. Speaker, I appreciate that the latest letter puts different facts into this, but there is one section in this letter that talks about the long-term consequences. I have tabled this document, Mr. Speaker, so it is available for the House. It is the concern raised by the obstetrics doctors and it says, "...although the above is very serious the long-term effects of the specialists resignations are even more grave. What we have now is a well-functioning team of specialists. If a major part of this group departs we can see two consequences. First, those of us who remain will also be looking to move on as we will not be able to carry on our current model of practice. Secondly, it will take many years and exceptional people committed to the North to recreate this team. Do we have the time? Where will those people be found?" So my question, Mr. Speaker, to the Minister is, what is his answer to those two questions? Do we have the time and where will those people be found? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Sandy Lee on Question 322-14(6): Letter Outlining Obstetricians' Concerns
In the Legislative Assembly on June 12th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Question 322-14(6): Letter Outlining Obstetricians' Concerns
Item 7: Oral Questions
June 11th, 2003
Page 985
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