Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I think the Minister overlooked my concern where I had asked the question about what's slowing us down enacting these nurse practitioners to get 17 more patients each day seen by each nurse practitioner. That could potentially add up to quite a few patients. I think the Minister agreed the other day we are seeing approximately a net loss of 80 patient visits per day with the formula provided. I don't think it's appropriate, in my mind at this time, to compare the specialists to the general practitioners. The specialists are into a league of their own. I think one could say it's understood we are talking about the general practitioners at this time. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. So the answer on what's holding back the nurse practitioners. Maybe the Minister can tell me when we are going to see this document about the re-genesis of our health care system. Thank you.
Robert Hawkins on Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 17th, 2005. See this statement in context.
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 17th, 2005
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