Manitoba Policy Shifts Target Life-Saving Surgery Wait Times

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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winnipegfreepress.com / Directive to better inform cardiac patients awaiting surgery ‘great start’ but not enough, family who lost mother says

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 […]

globalnews.ca / Family of Manitoba woman who died waiting for surgery pleased with proposed law’s progress

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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