A Winkler physician is the only rural doctor on a committee that will improve health care on a provincial level.

 

August 1, 2006

 

A Winkler physician is the only rural doctor on a committee that will improve health care on a provincial level.


Dr. Don Klassen has been appointed to the Manitoba Patient Access Network Steering Committee.


Klassen says rather than the current focus of hiring more doctors and nurses, they will look at using what they have more effectively.


They will also ensure patients on waiting lists have no other health concerns that need to be dealt with prior to surgery.


Klassen says the committee is focused on wide system changes that can be implemented over time this will create real effective change in the way health care is managed in the province.