Premier Danielle Smith says she is seeking a \u0022second medical opinion\u0022 in the case of an Alberta woman who has refused COVID\u002D19 vaccination
Lorian Hardcastle, a University of Calgary professor specializing in health law and policy, said she was “very surprised” to see the premier weigh in on an individual’s medical treatment.Article content
“I think this idea that the premier would intervene on granular-level, individual medical decision-making is wholly inappropriate.” The organ Lewis needs is covered by a publication ban to protect the identities of her treatment team. Belzil also said there is “overwhelming evidence” that COVID vaccines are safe and effective, but stressed his decision did not hinge on that issue.Belzil’s decision last month.
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