April 23, 2025, 7:51 pm
New policy proposals in Manitoba are addressing delays in life-saving surgeries. One directive sharpens communication for cardiac patients on their surgery urgency, while a grieving family pushes for a law after a fatal wait. The reform package aims to boost transparency and patient safety, though critics call it too little, too late.
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A Manitoba policy change ensuring cardiac patients understand the urgency of their conditions and get a targeted timeline for surgery is a “great start,” says the daughter of a Manitoba […]
The Fewster family proposed 'Debbie's Law' last month, which would require that health care workers let patients know if life-saving treatment can’t be provided in time.
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