Concerns Raised About Medical Care Quality in BC and Alberta

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An opinion piece highlights concerns about declining quality of medical care in British Columbia and Alberta, citing examples of inadequate hospital care, understaffing, and the need for patient advocates. It includes personal stories of patients experiencing neglect and poor nursing practices.

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• “This province is now a terrible place to get sick... A local woman fell headlong down the stairs... her neck was indeed broken... A paraplegic patient... left unmoved for nineteen hours... Nurses would do everything properly if a Doctor was around and reverted to being complete slovens when there were no Doctors about.” — The Islands Grapevine – October 20th, 2022 (October 20th, 2022)

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