Paul Brunet

• Psychiatric unit at Lakeshore General hospital closes due to staff shortage

  A lack of staff has resulted in the closure of the psychiatric unit at the Lakeshore General Hospital.

  Canada

  Dec 4, 2022
  
• ‘A tragedy:’ Scathing report into mistreatment at 2 Montreal seniors homes

  A pair of privately owned seniors' homes in Quebec mistreated and neglected residents, according to a Quebec government-mandated report released Thursday.

  Health

  Nov 17, 2022
  
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• Calls for more air conditioning in CHSLDs after data shows less than 50% of rooms have one

  There are calls for more air conditioners in Quebec long-term care homes as the province grapples with a heat wave, including from one Ontario woman.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2022
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• 1,400 patients died in Quebec ERs waiting for rooms in other wards

  Health Minister Christian Dubé is calling the situation unacceptable, blaming the lack of hospital beds on the COVID-19 pandemic and the labour shortage.

  Health

  Feb 14, 2022
• Quebec health-care workers say they feel overlooked by the government

  Incentives to attract and retain nurses will cost the Quebec government $1 billion in bonuses, but is this the right solution?

  Health

  Sep 24, 2021
• Urgences-santé defends controversial directive to reduce treatment for patients who flatlined

  Urgences-santé argued the protocol was necessary to protect not only paramedics, but the health system as a whole, explaining that if paramedics became infected with the virus or died of the illness it would have a direct impact on patients.

  Health

  Nov 24, 2020
• Quebec hospital parking fees go down to $10 a day

  Hospital parking fees have been reduced to $10 a day in Quebec as the Legault government keeps its election promise.

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2020
• Coronavirus: Human rights complaint lodged over treatment of Quebec’s long-term care residents

  The complaint alleges that residents in nursing homes have been mistreated during the coronavirus pandemic.

  Canada

  Apr 23, 2020
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• Class action lawsuit against Quebec long-term care facilities approved

  A class action lawsuit against Quebec's long-term care facilities for allegations of poor living conditions for residents has been given the green light.

  Health

  Sep 24, 2019
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• Quebec Liberals promise $7-a-day parking at hospitals, long-term care facilities

  Parking fees at hospitals and long-term care facilities will be dramatically reduced across the province if Premier Philippe Couillard is re-elected, he said Saturday.

  Health

  Sep 8, 2018