Saskatchewan government is launching an independent review of the work environment for doctors in Regina hospitals.The review comes after reports of racism, conflict, unprofessional behaviour among physicians, and concerns about stress in high-pressure hospital settings. "Racism in any of our healthcare facilities is completely unacceptable," said Vicki Mowat, Sask NDP Health Critic."I think these concerns need to be taken very seriously and we raised these issues a year ago. We need to see swift action when complaints like this are taking place. We need a thorough investigation into what has taken place there. And we know that these issues can also impact recruitment and retention of other healthcare workers.".OLDCORN: Health Minister Holland puts politics before effective quitting smoking methods.Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill said the government is committed to improving conditions for doctors and other healthcare workers."We recognize doctors often work in high-pressure hospital settings, which can create a stressful environment," said Cockrill."We are aware of alleged incidents of conflict and reports of a lack of collegiality and professionalism that occurred between physicians in Regina hospitals. We take these allegations seriously and are committed to addressing them in a way that reinforces our dedication to continue making Regina hospitals a great place to work."The Ministry of Health has hired two medical consultants with decades of hospital experience to lead the review. One is an Ontario doctor and the other is from Nova Scotia..Regina murder fugitive makes Canada’s Top 25 Most Wanted list.The consultants will start by conducting virtual interviews with leaders from the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), the College of Medicine, and other members of the Regina medical community. They will also travel to Regina in early 2025 to meet with hospital staff in person.The goal is to find out what's causing problems in the workplace and offer recommendations for improving the work environment.The consultants are expected to finish their work by spring 2025. The ministry said their findings will guide changes to make Regina hospitals better places to work, which will ultimately benefit patients.
