Tag Archives: AHS

Does Your Doctor Drive A Ferarri?

Posted on March 19, 2011 by susanonthesoapbox

Last week the need for a public inquiry into the 322 ER cases and 250 deaths on the waiting list boiled over as doctors came forward with proof of the culture of intimidation that stifles patient advocacy.  But it’s not … Continue reading →

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The King of the Moon

Posted on March 13, 2011 by susanonthesoapbox

Dr Raj Sherman is a passionate man.  He’s been an outspoken advocate for healthcare since 2006 when he told the Edmonton Sun that an 11 day wait in ER was unacceptable.  He came to the attention of the PCs who … Continue reading →

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FOIP

Posted on February 20, 2011 by susanonthesoapbox

On Valentine’s Day while others were buying chocolates for that special someone, I was brooding about the new Alberta Health Act.   I can’t shake the feeling that the underlying purpose of this legislation is to slide Albertans down the path … Continue reading →

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*Crunch*

Posted on January 30, 2011 by susanonthesoapbox

Hear that crunching grinding noise?  That’s the sound of the tectonic plates of the political parties moving in divergent, convergent and transformational directions.  On Tuesday Ed Stelmach announced he would not seek re-election.  On Wednesday Ted Morton said the provincial … Continue reading →

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Where are the Doctors?

Posted on January 15, 2011 by susanonthesoapbox

The 5 Year Action Plan – Part 1 On Nov 30 the Alberta government released its 5 Year Heath Action Plan.  The Health Minister said it’s “… what Albertans told us they expect…” This appears to be a reference the … Continue reading →

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