Oct 2: Emily Gruenwoldt and Dr. Alika Lafontaine, Child & Adult Surgical Wait Times Worsening
The Roy Green Show · Global News / Curiouscast
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Show Notes
Half the children in Canada needing surgery are facing waiting times which by far exceed recommendations for treatment. This could have serious and lifelong consequences. Pediatric surgical chiefs of Canada speak about immense strain experienced by pediatric facilities, including overcrowded hospitals, record emergency-waits and delayed diagnosis and treatment. - This mirrors the reality of healthcare generally across Canada as adults as well are facing major delays in diagnosis, treatment and surgical interventions.
Guests: Emily Gruenwoldt. President/CEO of Children's Healthcare Canada and executive director of Pediatric Chairs of Canada.
Dr. Alika Lafontaine. President, Canadian Medical Association. First indigenous CMA president.
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