The reporting also leaves something to be desired. This would leave the reader with a favourable impression of Manitoba's health care. Likewise, all 29 anecdotal experiences refer to inadequate care. Sometimes facts are difficult to come by. The Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation has been monitoring the Winnipeg hospital situation and has not found an increase in re-admissions.
Nurses play a vital role in our health care system.
This article should not be read as a put-down of nurses or their essential services and caring ways. Some of our Peace and Social Concerns Committee members have recently benefitted from sensitive nursing care.