It’s unacceptable that in such a prosperous province, we have people waiting so long for essential care like surgery.
Had the EU policy been in place in Saskatchewan, Sharon would have received financial assistance for her expense — or perhaps it may have covered the total cost. Needless to say, copying the EU policy would give even more patients an opportunity to find pain relief, including those who currently can’t afford to travel for care.
Another popular option in the poll was the idea of keeping our public system, but allowing patients to pay for health services at private clinics if they so choose. This option saw 54 per cent support in the Prairies — another sign that people here are hungry for health reform.Article contentand reducing wait times to a maximum of three months by 2030. Part of the strategy is to hire more private clinics to provide scans and surgeries.
This commitment is a positive step, but there’s more work to do. The latest numbers from the province show that, as of late June, there were almost 9,000 patients waiting more than a year for surgery. It’s unacceptable that in such a prosperous province, we have people waiting so long for essential care. Imagine living in pain every day, not being able to move around thanks to a bad hip.
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