Change in Medevac services challenged

Rural doctors have been joined by the Wildrose Opposition in expressing concern over government plans to relocate Medevac Services from Edmonton City Centre to Edmonton International. Northern doctors claim there are dangers in moving the Medevac services, which would add 40 to 50 minutes to every emergency. The Alberta Liberals are also slamming the Redford government for a recently released report from the Health Quality Council of Alberta on Emergency Medical Services, which says lack of communication and planning has put the lives of Albertans in jeopardy. The government says it is taking immediate steps to improve ground ambulance services and has accepted four of the report’s five recommendations and has accepted the other recommendation in principle.