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In an interview Tuesday, Dr. Paulose Paul, an orthopedic surgeon who has worked in the Edmonton Zone since 2002, said the documents were shared with members as doctors attempt to prepare for a significant strain on resources.
Without the support of hospitalists, Paul said surgical procedures will have to be cancelled or diverted to ensure patient safety.
“It's hard to imagine that we'd be able to deliver the same amount of care with fewer bodies. So as much as [health officials] want to hang this on the contract, that's only part of the equation."
Paul said the compensation issues are part of a much larger resourcing crisis which has been escalating for years in Alberta hospitals as orthopedic patient loads grow larger and more complex.
“There's been no accommodation for growth of the service as the population has expanded, as the service demands have expanded,” he said.
“And it's something that we have been warning the government and administration about for over 15 years. And so to think that we're going to find a 15-day solution is unrealistic.”
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmon...nton-9.7132424
I've got an idea. Let's elect the same ####ty governments doing the same ####ty things for decades and see if that solves the problem.