I’ll take the Minister up on that commitment as well. I guess the problem really goes down to the fact that we had a doctor’s letter suggesting that they needed a family member for the escort. They were denied initially on that. They were denied about staying in Edmonton because they had follow-up care. Then, furthermore, they had to justify why, when you cut them in half and take out a kidney, that they had to stay there a couple days to be able to go for a follow-up. That didn’t need to be explained. I think a clear, simple policy understanding the complexity of this, as well as a bit of flexibility now and that we don’t have to review every single one of these, would help us a long way. Clearly, could I get a commitment on the record here from the Minister that she’ll investigate this problem, which she has already said she’ll do, but in light of the fact that there’s no clear policy in a supportive context would she work to develop a strategy that does so?
Robert Hawkins on Question 282-16(3): Organ Donation Program
In the Legislative Assembly on March 9th, 2009. See this statement in context.
Question 282-16(3): Organ Donation Program
Oral Questions
March 8th, 2009
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