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[JimV]

^They’re always so quick to jump up and shout when there’s some American problem, no matter how irrelevant the issue is here.  It’s truly pathetic.

[Nparker]

The Green Party specializes in irrelevancy.

[JohnN]

B.C. breaks provincial record for number of MRI and CT scans performed

....The improvements result from expanding MRI appointments into the evenings, weekends and holidays and operating the equivalent of 17 new MRI units across the province. In 2021-22, the province opened two new MRI scanners and one new CT scanner.

[Victoria Watcher]

Imagine. Using the million dollar machines weekends and holidays instead of them just sitting idle. Innovative! Give someone a raise for thinking this up! All on their own, too.

[dasmo]

That's because they are mostly private. Same facility will get paid by the province or you can pay directly to help speed things up. 

That is my understanding from some biz dealings with an unscrupulous fellow that had such a biz so I could be wrong on that. Prove me wrong! 

[JimV]

B.C. breaks provincial record for number of MRI and CT scans performed

....The improvements result from expanding MRI appointments into the evenings, weekends and holidays and operating the equivalent of 17 new MRI units across the province. In 2021-22, the province opened two new MRI scanners and one new CT scanner.

I have a friend who just got a CRT after a 9 month wait for a prostrate issue.  He also suffered a minor stroke last May and is still waiting for an MRI.  So I guess things are getting better!

[Victoria Watcher]

They just ration them. They cost so much per hour to staff and operate, and they are only funded x amount per quarter.

[dasmo]

I have a friend who just got a CRT after a 9 month wait for a prostrate issue.  He also suffered a minor stroke last May and is still waiting for an MRI.  So I guess things are getting better!

See my above post....

"Due to long MRI wait-lists, some doctors now refer patients for private MRI scans"

https://www.bcliving...vate-mri-clinic

 

https://canadadiagno...a/services/mri/

Edited by dasmo, 10 June 2022 - 01:46 PM.

[spanky123]

See my above post....

"Due to long MRI wait-lists, some doctors now refer patients for private MRI scans"

 

I don't know about 'referring' patients. Bottom line is you pay at a private clinic.

 

I can see a doctor saying that if you have a serious condition and need timely treatment then your only option is a private MRI scan. 

 

Having said that, getting the scan is one thing, you may still wait 2 years after that to see the specialist!

[Victoria Watcher]

I suppose if the scan reveals a serious issue, that requires immediate remediation, you move up a bit.

[spanky123]

I suppose if the scan reveals a serious issue, that requires immediate remediation, you move up a bit.

 

You would think so wouldn't you.  Problem is that when you go to your local quicki clinic to get the referral (since the private clinics can't refer), you have about a 50/50 of the GP taking issue with you being a wealthy privileged white person using your money to jump the queue. You may find that if you get a referral they might forget to mark it as urgent. 

 

The private clinics have a solution for that, for more money they will have an out of Province specialist speak to you.

[Nparker]

...you have about a 50/50 {chance] of the GP taking issue with you being a wealthy privileged white person using your money to jump the queue...

Unless you have the MLA exemption that bypasses the queue altogether.

[LJ]

I have a friend who just got a CRT after a 9 month wait for a prostrate issue.  

 

I have an issue with that as well, I'll never do it.

[JohnN]

Doctor shortage a barrier to lung cancer screening

It has been 11 years since Vandi Hill smoked a cigarette, but the Esquimalt woman is the perfect candidate for B.C.’s new lung cancer screening program — if she can get a doctor to agree to analyze the results.

[JohnN]

Health-care workers call for government help as burnout worsens and staff shortages increase

CBC, posted June 18

 

-- Number of job vacancies in health-care institutions up drastically compared to pre-pandemic --

[JohnN]

Telus Health denies allegations that its fee-based services create two-tier medical system

 

Vancouver Sun June 15

 

-- Health Minister Adrian Dix in February asked the Medical Services Commission to look into complaints about Telus’s LifePlus Program and other private fee-based services. --

[spanky123]

^ The only people allowed to jump the queue are MLAs, celebs and athletes, what was Telus thinking? 

[Victoria Watcher]

Pro athletes jump the queue like all workplace injuries do. So that’s a bit different.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 18 June 2022 - 09:33 AM.

[spanky123]

Pro athletes jump the queue like all workplace injuries do. So that’s a bit different.

 

I think they jump a little quicker than workplace injuries!

[Victoria Watcher]

Worksafe cases are expedited where possible so a person can get back to work as soon as medically possible.