Newfoundland and Labrador Health Minister Ross Wiseman says the government will consider flying patients with cervical, ovarian or other cancers out of the province for treatment if the three remaining specialists resign.
Three specialists who treat women with cancers of the reproductive system have informed the Eastern Health regional authority that they intend to resign in October.
Doctors Cathy Popadiuk, Lesa Dawson and Patti Power, who have not yet commented publicly on their decision, have said that workloads are threatening patient safety. They also decided to leave for what has been described as a lack of respect in their workplace.
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Three specialists who treat women with cancers of the reproductive system have informed the Eastern Health regional authority that they intend to resign in October.
Doctors Cathy Popadiuk, Lesa Dawson and Patti Power, who have not yet commented publicly on their decision, have said that workloads are threatening patient safety. They also decided to leave for what has been described as a lack of respect in their workplace.
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Tell us your stories of receiving medical treatment away from your hometown.
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