Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wasn't sure if I heard the right thing when the Minister indicated to us that the supervision for these technicians will be provided by telephone, by someone in the South. Mr. Speaker, the Minister is aware that when this person went on an extended leave for a year, the department was not able to find a locum to replace this position and my information that the amount of fees that these locums charge are two or three times more than what they would be paying the existing specialists. So, Mr. Speaker...Sorry, I forgot to mention one point, which is the eye care program. I saw the advertisement last week recruiting the people. So how would the eye care program be provided without the ophthalmologist? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Sandy Lee on Question 252-14(6): Contingency Plans For Ophthalmologist Services
In the Legislative Assembly on June 4th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 252-14(6): Contingency Plans For Ophthalmologist Services
Question 252-14(6): Contingency Plans For Ophthalmologist Services
Item 6: Oral Questions
June 3rd, 2003
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