Originally Posted by
Children's Health Clinic
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE PEDIATRICIANS OF THE CHILDREN'S HEALTH CLINIC
The provincial government has recently proposed cuts to health care which will severely affect the ability of community pediatricians and family doctors to provide the quality of care that you have come to know. Because of the changes that are being imposed on doctors we will not be able to spend as much time with your child as before. Our most vulnerable patients, including children with mental health, developmental, and behavioural issues and those living in rural areas are at highest risk.
We will also not be able to provide telephone assistance from our nurse if these changes are made.
This will result in less effective medical care and longer wait times. More patients will be forced to go to emergency departments and urgent care centers. This will prevent timely access to medical care for those who need it most and will increase the cost of health care in the province.
The proposals are short-sighted and counter-productive. The government is making decisions based on flawed analysis and is bypassing normal negotiations with physicians. These changes will be implemented on April 2020 and will significantly affect your child’s medical care.
If this is concerning to you, we ask that you contact your MLA, the Minister of Health (Tyler Shandro), the office of Premier Kenney, or the media to express your concerns and help protect the future of healthcare in this province.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
The Doctors of the Children’s Health Clinic: