The Advisory Panel on Health Care Innovation has released a new report saying there is "no doubt" a major renovation of the medicare system is overdue.
Duckett Memo
A controversial memo sent out in 2009 at Alberta Health Services came under fire as it stated that it was not uncommon for health care executives to receive requests for faster care by prominent individuals.
Source: CBC News
Raj Sherman Treats Fellow MLAs
In December of 2012, Alberta Liberal Leader Raj Sherman said he has written prescriptions, given advice and diagnosed politicians who dropped by his legislature office but said it wasn't preferential treatment.
Alberta health-care queue-jumping allegations denied
Calgary Flames Skip Lineup To Get Swine Flu Shots
In November of 2009, Calgary Flames and their families skipped lines and received swine flu shots at a special clinic, as thousands of people waited or were turned away for the H1N1 vaccination.
Source: CTV News
Alberta Doctor Say ER Staff Told To Treat VIPs Faster
An Alberta emergency room doctor told the Alberta Health queue jumping inquiry that medical staff in a busy ER were once pressured to provide care for a "VIP" ahead of a waiting room full of very sick people.
Vancouver Queue Jumping
In 2007, Dr. Brian Day a top doctor in Vancouver and a former president of the Canadian Medical Association admitted to queue jumping on two instances. He said it was not realsistic to expect people to not use their connections when their own or their family's health is at stake.
Source: The National Post
