Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question today is to the Minister of Health and Social Services, in regards to, Mr. Speaker, the situation that happened with a family in Colville Lake. As we learned today, the doctors and social workers in Edmonton are discussing some very sensitive issues and critical issues regarding this event, it's regarding a baby. Mr. Speaker, the parents in Colville Lake contacted the nurse in Fort Good Hope, who recently said, over the telephone, don't worry, the baby is just teething, nothing to worry about. Twelve hours later, Mr. Speaker, the baby is in serious trouble, and in this latest venture was finally asked to get the doctor to do a medevac situation. This is a tragic situation that everybody would like to avoid. In Colville Lake there's no resident nurse. The people have access to the same level of health care in the Northwest Territories that is non-existent. My question to the Minister of Health and Social Services: It is obvious that the health care system in this case has failed. Can the Minister inform the House whether he will institute a public inquiry at the earliest opportunity to examine the circumstances of this case and offer recommendations that will ensure that this does not happen again? Thank you.
Norman Yakeleya on Question 450-15(4): Medical Services For Small Communities
In the Legislative Assembly on February 23rd, 2006. See this statement in context.
Question 450-15(4): Medical Services For Small Communities
Item 7: Oral Questions
February 22nd, 2006
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