Medical problems not “hiccups” — just “situations”

Quttiktuq MLA Levi Barnabas is still concerned about how the transfer of medical travel arrangements from Iqaluit to Pangnirtung is affecting Baffin patients.

During questioning about the “hiccups” in service, which Aglukkaq had referred to last week, Aglukkaq told Barnabas on Monday that there were “some situations” causing confusion for traveling patients.

Alukkaq said one involved a new doctor who released out-of-town patients in Iqaluit right before the weekend, although they had no travel arrangements to return home.

Aglukkaq said her department plans to post information in boarding homes, the hospital and airports around the Baffin region, so patients will know who to contact in case of any problems.

On Tuesday, she tabled the numbers of the travel coordinator in the legislature.