Victoria Aubé is a mother of three girls in Quebec.
Until recently, her children were being followed by a pediatrician. This meant that I was constantly undergoing regular check-ups.
She was told that due to new government policies, if her child is healthy, she will not be able to have regular check-ups.
This was a bit of a surprise, as she "was always relieved to be able to take her daughter to the hospital and get confirmation from her doctor that everything was fine." did,” she said.
On Dec. 1 last year, Quebec abolished routine examinations by pediatricians, according to Dr. Harley Eisman, her director of medical at the Children's Clinic.
According to a posting on the RAMQ website (Quebec Health Insurance Commission), pediatricians' fees for general examinations of patients are no longer covered.
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This allows pediatricians to devote time to children with urgent, chronic or complex health problems. healthy children are instead redirected to see their primary care physician or nurse practitioner for an assessment of their growth and development.
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"I can't get one." But honestly, I have a friend who has been on the waiting list for six years.”
Eisman understands why parents are nervous about this change, calling it a transitional period. says he's calling. However, he reassures parents that pediatricians do not let patients see the door. What we're asking is that we don't expect to see you for routine physicals or weigh-in, but if we follow you, no problem. If there is, or I'm following you for an issue, please call me." Obviously, we're there to keep track of that issue.
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Ove fears her children and others, who say Iceman has few words, will fall through the cracks in the health care system.
Global News Quebec We have reached out to the state health department for comment, but have yet to receive a response.
"I really think we need to reassess how important children's health is," said Ove. "Health in general, especially children's health."
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