The long-term care facilities are located or will be located in hubs where there is a greater medical staff presence and also a greater opportunity to recruit and retain nurses, but a physician is not essential. I think about the long-term care centre in Norman Wells. I don't believe Norman Wells has a doctor, but there is long-term care there. I think it's a nice-to-have rather than a must-have.
Julie Green on Question 685-19(2): Long-Term Care Community Consultation
In the Legislative Assembly on March 29th, 2021. See this statement in context.
Question 685-19(2): Long-Term Care Community Consultation
Oral Questions
March 29th, 2021
Page 2576
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