Accountability and the demise of common sense in health care
This is not a discussion on the right to health care; I believe everyone should have access to health care. I also support that patients have autonomy and the right for self-determination when it comes to health care.
The College has a mandate to ensure safety of the public when health care is provided by physicians. They wield a large hammer over physicians: A physician cannot practise in the province without a College licence. Health authorities lack the courage in leadership to tackle this unchecked access for fear of incurring the wrath of their minders, the government. The College’s mandate does not extend to how health care is accessed by consumers.
The physician was reprimanded for trying to influence behaviour and educate the public on what constitutes appropriate use of an urgent/emergent care setting. Does anyone stop and reflect on the impact of our health-care decisions on others and on the system? Is there understanding that health care is funded by our taxes? Are we willing to pay increasingly more in taxes to afford escalating health-care costs and unrestricted access without consequences?I am weary and burning out watching government and the health authorities focus on providing never-ending services and placing escalating demands on providers rather than showing some courage to...
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