PEI needs to have more clinics to increase access to health care. These can be staffed with nurse practitioners since physicians are in short supply and more expensive.
Abortion access on PEI
Two views: Abortion services should be offered on Prince Edward Island. Status quo should be kept with no abortion services on Prince Edward Island. Notes About 50% of the people who bring this issue up want better access to abortion services, and the other half don’t. This ties into other issues like the adoption process […]
Salaried doctors don’t see enough patients
Salaried doctors don’t see enough patients. This is in comparison to fee-for-service doctors. This contributes to more Islanders being without a doctor, and means that taxpayers are not getting as good a value for the doctor’s salary. Notes In the master agreement for doctors, as per Section B – Salaried Physicians, Article B3 – Job […]
Work Plan – Health and Wellness – Jan 2016
The Standing Committee on Health and Wellness met Tuesday, January 16, 2016 and has outlined a number of issues for their work plan. Topics approved for discussion by the committee include: Motion on Out-of-Province Health Care expenditures – the report of the auditor general will be reviewed by the committee prior to any further action […]
Create catastrophic medical plan – include supplies not just drugs
Perhaps a select set of medical supplies should be covered under a “catastrophic” plan along with medications. Then at least the amount a household spends on “medical” costs would be capped at a percentage of the annual household income. After all the whole idea behind the catastrophic plan is to make sure people don’t go broke […]
Recognize PTSD as a work-related occupational disease
For occupations like paramedics, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is not recognized as a work-related occupational disease by the Workers Compensation Board (WCB). This means that those afflicted by PTSD cannot receive compensation for the WCB. Given the reality of PTSD in professions that deal with trauma, this should be recognized. Notes Met with paramedic Jason […]
Increase scope of care for nurses and other health professionals
Empower nurses and other health professionals to increase scope of care
What is process for revoking driver’s license?
My doctor said that I was no longer to drive, but in fact my drivers license was still valid. What is the process for removing a senior’s drivers license if a doctor has concerns? How can a doctor’s opinion be challenged? References CAA Seniors Driving Site CBC – For seniors, losing driver’s licence like having […]
Remove HST on healthy food
HST is charged on many foods that are part of a healthy diet, and it should be removed. Here are some examples: fruit juice (e.g. cranberry) British scones (pack of 4) – less than package of 6 then HST – discriminates against households that need smaller amounts
Counselling services needed
Need to have counselling services available for those who are in need.
