Debates of March 2, 2006 (day 40)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I indicated in my Member’s statement today, a constituent had a massive heart attack yesterday and was medevaced to Edmonton and the wife was very upset because she couldn’t jump on the charter. My question is to the Minister of Health and Social Services, the Honourable Michael Miltenberger. Just what is the department’s policy for family members to jump on the medevac charters? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Pokiak. The honourable Mr. Miltenberger.

Return To Question 504-15(4): Medical Escort Policies

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is a medical call and it sometimes will depend, I’m not familiar with the circumstances that the Member has raised in the House here, but depending on the type of plane and who is on it and if it is of a special plane that has a team of specialists on board versus just a regular charter. So there’s a number of factors to consider, but it’s initially a medical call. Thank you.

Thank you, Minister Miltenberger. Supplementary, Mr. Pokiak.

Supplementary To Question 504-15(4): Medical Escort Policies

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. At this time I was told that the attending physician made that call that she couldn’t jump on the charter when I found out yesterday. Mr. Speaker, given the nature of a patient’s condition, I would like to ask the Minister why wasn’t the wife allowed to jump on the charter because of the patient’s condition? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Pokiak. Minister Miltenberger.

Further Return To Question 504-15(4): Medical Escort Policies

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’m not familiar with the particulars of the case, but as we raise these questions in the House, my staff up in the office is making notes and will be following up on the particulars so that I can address those issues with the Member. Thank you.