Douglas L. Anderson, MD., FRCS(C) is the owner of this Blog Site. Dr. Anderson is a
retired Eye Surgeon, having conducted his surgery in Edmonton, Alberta Canada for
over 30 years before retirement.
COMMENTS FROM VISITORS TO THIS BLOG SITE ARE WELCOMED
FOR A BALANCED DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUES RAISED
HQCA FAILS TO CONFRONT STELMACH GOVERNMENT & CPSA
Evidence for Dr. Anderson's Accusations of the Failure of
The Health Quality Council of Alberta:
1. Blog Postings: ( http://medics-fail-to-self-regulate.blogspot.com )
- Feb. 21/11: "Dr. Anderson Asks HQCA for Help".
- Mar. 16/11: "HQCA - Trustworthy?".
- Mar. 25/11: "Judicial Inquiry is Essential".
2. HQCA has had copies of Dr. Anderson's three Documents for their study for over one year & refuses to make any comment on its contents:
- "Ministers of Stelmach Government Refuse to Address Surgeon's Questions".
- "The Anderson Journal on the Hon. Dave Hancock".
- "Addendum to the Anderson Journal on the Hon. Dave Hancock".
3. Cowell-Tyrrell-Anderson Meeting September 30, 2010.
During this meeting Dr. L. Tyrrell and Dr. D. Anderson (Dr. J. Cowell had to leave early) agreed that many Albertans believe that the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta protect its member medical doctors at the expense of protecting the public. After the meeting Dr. Anderson lent his private files on the CPSA to Dr. Tyrrell for his study. These files showed in detail a totally flawed and incompetent investigation of patient complaints by the medical staff employees of the CPSA in which lies were submitted to justify the closing of the patient complaint file. These files have not been returned to
Dr. Anderson despite repeated requests to Dr. Tyrrell by Dr. Anderson.
4. Dr. J. Cowell & Dr. L. Tyrrell refuse to meet with Dr. D. Anderson to discuss necessary reforms in the Investigative Process & the Appeal Process used by the College in addressing patient complaints.
5. Dr. J. Cowell has informed Dr. D. Anderson that the HQCA will no longer correspond with him.
An HQCA "REVIEW" behind CLOSED DOORS will protect the following individuals from public exposure of their negligence for failing to address breaches in the quality of Health Care for Albertans:
1. Ed Stelmach (Premier of Alberta)
2. Dave Hancock (Past Minister of Health & Wellness)
3. Ron Liepert (Past Minister of Health & Wellness)
4. Ron Stevens (Past Minister of Justice)
5. Alison Redford (Past Minister of Justice)
6. Dr. Trevor Theman (Registrar of CPSA)
7. Dr. James Bell (Past President of Council of CPSA)
8. Dr. Harvey Woytiuk (Investigation Chairman of CPSA patient complaint file - 060421.1.4)
9. Dr. John Cowell (CEO of HQCA)
10. Dr. Lorne Tyrrell (CHAIR - HQCA)
The only way to ADDRESS SERIOUS PROBLEMS confronting health care for Albertans is through a PUBLIC JUDICIAL INQUIRY, not by a "review" conducted by a mistrusted HQCA behind
closed doors.
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FOR A BALANCED DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUES RAISED
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
REGISTRAR OF CPSA LACKS CREDIBILITY
Douglas L. Anderson, MD., FRCS(C) is the owner of this Blog Site. Dr. Anderson is a
retired Eye Surgeon, having conducted his surgery in Edmonton, Alberta Canada for
over 30 years before retirement.
COMMENTS FROM VISITORS TO THIS BLOG SITE ARE WELCOMED
FOR A BALANCED DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUES RAISED
DR. TREVOR THEMAN (REGISTRAR) - LACKS CREDIBILITY
College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta
Evidence for this accusation is detailed in the following:
1. Document: "The Anderson Journal on the Hon. Dave Hancock".
2. Blog Posting "Who does CPSA Protect" - Jan. 27/11
3. Blog Posting "Stelmach Government Ignores Serious Problem With CPSA" - Feb. 5/11
4. Blog Posting "Medics Tarnish Their Public Image" - Feb. 17/11
5. Six letters exchanged between Dr. D. Anderson & Dr. T. Theman (Aug. 20 - Oct. 15/10)
Premier Stelmach received copies of the following six letters (by Registered Mail) dated Jan. 12/11.
These six letters show clearly that Dr. T. Theman (Registrar - CPSA) lacks credibility.
The CPSA needs to be reformed. Premier Stelmach refuses to even acknowledge receipt of these letters!
The following are copies of the six letters exchanged between Dr. D. Anderson & Dr. T. Theman between Aug. 20 & Oct. 15, 2010:
1. ANDERSON TO THEMAN: Aug. 20/10
"I am publishing a book entitled 'Rot At The Top' (How Health Care Authorities in Alberta Ignore Patient Neglect and Needless Suffering).
I am attempting to obtain material from all recipients of the Anderson Journal on the Hon. Dave Hancock and its Addendum in order to get a balanced overview to be published in 'Rot At The Top'. Much of the material for this book has been received. I am inviting you to contribute material for this book. As a recipient of both the Anderson Journal on the Hon. Dave Hancock (July 2008) and its Addendum (Oct. 2008), do you have any comments or material that you wish to contribute to this book?
One section of this book will be covering The College of Physicians & Surgeon of Alberta. The CPSA conducted a totally flawed and incompetent investigation and submitted lies to justify the closing of patient complaint file #060421.1.4.
Please find enclosed copies of the following letters: -
-Dr. Mazurek to Dr. Anderson: March 7/07
-Dr. Anderson to Dr. Mazurek: March 12/07
-Dr. Anderson to 'Investigation Chairman?': April 10/07
-Dr. Anderson to Dr. Theman: November 21/07
I have established clearly that the College Staff submitted lies in the closing of file #060421.1.4 I asked you to investigate these lies. Did you do so? Did you find the origin of these lies and what action did you take? You have urged me repeatedly to APPEAL.
Lies by the College Staff cannot be resolved by a patient complaint appeal where the Chairman of the Investigating Committee, who is a member of Council and who closed the file and accepted the lies of the College Staff and is also a colleague of the three Councilors who form the Appeal Board (if in fact he is not one of the Appeal Board) - (this comprises a 'cosy kangaroo court').
Is the President of Council one of the three Councilors who comprise the Appeal Board?
The CPSA is a SELF-REGULATED PROFESSION. I wish you to clarify for me what
SELF-REGULATED MEANS.
- Who Are the Regulators?: The senior college medical staff? The senior college non-medical staff? The medical council members? The non-medical council members? Others?
- Who Are the Regulated?: The licensed medical practitioners in Alberta (this is obvious). Registrar?
The senior medical staff? The senior college non-medical staff? The medical council members? The non-medical council members? Others?
Would you please confirm and clarify all of the above to assure accuracy of information before publication".
2. THEMAN TO ANDERSON: Aug. 27/10
"In your letter you invited my contribution of material for your planned book. Respectfully, I decline the invitation. The answers to your questions are available to you by review of the Health Professions Act, the Medical Profession Act (which applied at the time of your complaint), and our website".
3. ANDERSON TO THEMAN: Oct. 4/10
"Thank you for your letter of Aug. 27/10 (copy enclosed). The Health Professions Act & Medical Profession Act are unable to answer my questions, but you can. I require clarification on the following:
- Was Dr. James Bell (President of Council of CPSA) one of the three councilors who constituted the Appeal Board of the CPSA, at the time of closure of file #060421.1.4 (Dr. Mazurek letter to Dr. Anderson date March 7/07?
-Was the Chair of the Investigating Committee (who is the Councilor who closed file #060421.1.4 and whose name the CPSA have concealed from me) one of the three councilors who constituted the Appeal Board of the CPSA, at the time of closure of this file (Dr. Mazurek letter to Dr. Anderson dated
March 7/07?
- Subject of SELF-REGULATION: Who are the Regulators? Who are the Regulated?
I await your clarification".
4. THEMAN TO ANDERSON: Oct. 7/10
"I acknowledge receipt of your letter of Oct. 4/10. Some of your questions are rhetorical and neither require nor deserve a response. At the time that file 0604210104 was closed (March 2007), the President of Council was Dr. Jim Bell and the Investigation Chairman (not the chair of the investigating committee as there was no investigating committee constituted for your complaint) was Dr. Harvey Woytiuk.
The Investigation Chairman has never been and would never be a member of an appeal panel with respect to a file that the Investigation Chair had closed.
As you are a member of the medical profession, I am quite sure you understand that the CPSA is the regulator of the practice of medicine in Alberta. The Council of the College is the governing body. It hires me and my staff to implement its policies and direction. Licensed members of the profession are the regulated members".
5. ANDERSON TO THEMAN: Oct. 13/10
"I acknowledge receipt of your letter of Oct. 7/10. Thank you for pointing out some inaccuracies in my letter to you dated Oct. 4/10. It is very important that all facts are completely accurate before publication in my book.
The Investigation chairman who closed patient complaint file 060421.1.4 is not the same person as the Chair of the investigating committee.
Thank you for informing me that the Investigation Chairman of patient complaint file 060421.1.4 was
Dr. H. Woytiuk. The CPSA has concealed this from me until now.
Unfortunately, you have failed to address my question concerning Dr. James Bell, who was President of Council of CPSA at the time of closure of file 060421.1.4
Your letter of Oct.7/10 states - 'The CPSA is the Regulator of the Practice of Medicine in Alberta.
The Council of CPSA is the Governing Body. It Hires Me and My Staff to Implement its Policies and Direction. Licensed Members of the Profession are the Regulated Members'.
I have several questions for which I require answers from you:
- Why did you ignore my question concerning Dr. James Bell?
-Are the Medical Staff employees of the CPSA, licensed members of the profession? If so, then the Medical Staff Employees of the CPSA are regulated. If these employees are regulated, who regulates them? I await your reply to my questions".
6. THEMAN TO ANDERSON: Oct. 15/10
"I have no comment on your latest correspondence beyond acknowledging receipt".
Albertans will decide the CREDIBILITY OF DR. T. THEMAN before a Public Judicial Inquiry into problems in Alberta Health Care.
PREMIER STELMACH - ALBERTANS AWAIT YOUR COMMUNICATION
COMMENTS FROM VISITORS TO THIS BLOG SITE ARE WELCOMED
FOR A BALANCED DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUES RAISED
retired Eye Surgeon, having conducted his surgery in Edmonton, Alberta Canada for
over 30 years before retirement.
COMMENTS FROM VISITORS TO THIS BLOG SITE ARE WELCOMED
FOR A BALANCED DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUES RAISED
DR. TREVOR THEMAN (REGISTRAR) - LACKS CREDIBILITY
College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta
Evidence for this accusation is detailed in the following:
1. Document: "The Anderson Journal on the Hon. Dave Hancock".
2. Blog Posting "Who does CPSA Protect" - Jan. 27/11
3. Blog Posting "Stelmach Government Ignores Serious Problem With CPSA" - Feb. 5/11
4. Blog Posting "Medics Tarnish Their Public Image" - Feb. 17/11
5. Six letters exchanged between Dr. D. Anderson & Dr. T. Theman (Aug. 20 - Oct. 15/10)
Premier Stelmach received copies of the following six letters (by Registered Mail) dated Jan. 12/11.
These six letters show clearly that Dr. T. Theman (Registrar - CPSA) lacks credibility.
The CPSA needs to be reformed. Premier Stelmach refuses to even acknowledge receipt of these letters!
The following are copies of the six letters exchanged between Dr. D. Anderson & Dr. T. Theman between Aug. 20 & Oct. 15, 2010:
1. ANDERSON TO THEMAN: Aug. 20/10
"I am publishing a book entitled 'Rot At The Top' (How Health Care Authorities in Alberta Ignore Patient Neglect and Needless Suffering).
I am attempting to obtain material from all recipients of the Anderson Journal on the Hon. Dave Hancock and its Addendum in order to get a balanced overview to be published in 'Rot At The Top'. Much of the material for this book has been received. I am inviting you to contribute material for this book. As a recipient of both the Anderson Journal on the Hon. Dave Hancock (July 2008) and its Addendum (Oct. 2008), do you have any comments or material that you wish to contribute to this book?
One section of this book will be covering The College of Physicians & Surgeon of Alberta. The CPSA conducted a totally flawed and incompetent investigation and submitted lies to justify the closing of patient complaint file #060421.1.4.
Please find enclosed copies of the following letters: -
-Dr. Mazurek to Dr. Anderson: March 7/07
-Dr. Anderson to Dr. Mazurek: March 12/07
-Dr. Anderson to 'Investigation Chairman?': April 10/07
-Dr. Anderson to Dr. Theman: November 21/07
I have established clearly that the College Staff submitted lies in the closing of file #060421.1.4 I asked you to investigate these lies. Did you do so? Did you find the origin of these lies and what action did you take? You have urged me repeatedly to APPEAL.
Lies by the College Staff cannot be resolved by a patient complaint appeal where the Chairman of the Investigating Committee, who is a member of Council and who closed the file and accepted the lies of the College Staff and is also a colleague of the three Councilors who form the Appeal Board (if in fact he is not one of the Appeal Board) - (this comprises a 'cosy kangaroo court').
Is the President of Council one of the three Councilors who comprise the Appeal Board?
The CPSA is a SELF-REGULATED PROFESSION. I wish you to clarify for me what
SELF-REGULATED MEANS.
- Who Are the Regulators?: The senior college medical staff? The senior college non-medical staff? The medical council members? The non-medical council members? Others?
- Who Are the Regulated?: The licensed medical practitioners in Alberta (this is obvious). Registrar?
The senior medical staff? The senior college non-medical staff? The medical council members? The non-medical council members? Others?
Would you please confirm and clarify all of the above to assure accuracy of information before publication".
2. THEMAN TO ANDERSON: Aug. 27/10
"In your letter you invited my contribution of material for your planned book. Respectfully, I decline the invitation. The answers to your questions are available to you by review of the Health Professions Act, the Medical Profession Act (which applied at the time of your complaint), and our website".
3. ANDERSON TO THEMAN: Oct. 4/10
"Thank you for your letter of Aug. 27/10 (copy enclosed). The Health Professions Act & Medical Profession Act are unable to answer my questions, but you can. I require clarification on the following:
- Was Dr. James Bell (President of Council of CPSA) one of the three councilors who constituted the Appeal Board of the CPSA, at the time of closure of file #060421.1.4 (Dr. Mazurek letter to Dr. Anderson date March 7/07?
-Was the Chair of the Investigating Committee (who is the Councilor who closed file #060421.1.4 and whose name the CPSA have concealed from me) one of the three councilors who constituted the Appeal Board of the CPSA, at the time of closure of this file (Dr. Mazurek letter to Dr. Anderson dated
March 7/07?
- Subject of SELF-REGULATION: Who are the Regulators? Who are the Regulated?
I await your clarification".
4. THEMAN TO ANDERSON: Oct. 7/10
"I acknowledge receipt of your letter of Oct. 4/10. Some of your questions are rhetorical and neither require nor deserve a response. At the time that file 0604210104 was closed (March 2007), the President of Council was Dr. Jim Bell and the Investigation Chairman (not the chair of the investigating committee as there was no investigating committee constituted for your complaint) was Dr. Harvey Woytiuk.
The Investigation Chairman has never been and would never be a member of an appeal panel with respect to a file that the Investigation Chair had closed.
As you are a member of the medical profession, I am quite sure you understand that the CPSA is the regulator of the practice of medicine in Alberta. The Council of the College is the governing body. It hires me and my staff to implement its policies and direction. Licensed members of the profession are the regulated members".
5. ANDERSON TO THEMAN: Oct. 13/10
"I acknowledge receipt of your letter of Oct. 7/10. Thank you for pointing out some inaccuracies in my letter to you dated Oct. 4/10. It is very important that all facts are completely accurate before publication in my book.
The Investigation chairman who closed patient complaint file 060421.1.4 is not the same person as the Chair of the investigating committee.
Thank you for informing me that the Investigation Chairman of patient complaint file 060421.1.4 was
Dr. H. Woytiuk. The CPSA has concealed this from me until now.
Unfortunately, you have failed to address my question concerning Dr. James Bell, who was President of Council of CPSA at the time of closure of file 060421.1.4
Your letter of Oct.7/10 states - 'The CPSA is the Regulator of the Practice of Medicine in Alberta.
The Council of CPSA is the Governing Body. It Hires Me and My Staff to Implement its Policies and Direction. Licensed Members of the Profession are the Regulated Members'.
I have several questions for which I require answers from you:
- Why did you ignore my question concerning Dr. James Bell?
-Are the Medical Staff employees of the CPSA, licensed members of the profession? If so, then the Medical Staff Employees of the CPSA are regulated. If these employees are regulated, who regulates them? I await your reply to my questions".
6. THEMAN TO ANDERSON: Oct. 15/10
"I have no comment on your latest correspondence beyond acknowledging receipt".
Albertans will decide the CREDIBILITY OF DR. T. THEMAN before a Public Judicial Inquiry into problems in Alberta Health Care.
PREMIER STELMACH - ALBERTANS AWAIT YOUR COMMUNICATION
COMMENTS FROM VISITORS TO THIS BLOG SITE ARE WELCOMED
FOR A BALANCED DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUES RAISED
Friday, March 25, 2011
JUDICIAL INQUIRY IS ESSENTIAL
Douglas L. Anderson, MD., FRCS(C) is the owner of this Blog Site. Dr. Anderson is a
retired Eye Surgeon, having conducted his surgery in Edmonton, Alberta Canada for
over 30 years before retirement.
COMMENTS FROM VISITORS TO THIS BLOG SITE ARE WELCOMED
FOR A BALANCED DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUES RAISED
DR. ANDERSON'S ACCUSATIONS MUST BE ADDRESSED
WHAT ARE DR. ANDERSON'S ACCUSATIONS?
These accusations are directed at Health Care Authorities in Alberta, which are responsible for the quality of Health Care of Albertans. These accusations are detailed in the following POSTINGS at Blog site:
http://medics-fail-to-self-regulate.blogspot.com
1. Who does the CPSA Protect? - Jan. 27/11
2. Selmach Government Ignores Serious Problem with CPSA - Feb. 5/11
3. Medics Tarnish Their Public Image - Feb. 17/11
4. Dr. Anderson Asks Health Quality Council of Alberta for Help - Feb. 21/11
5. Alison Redford Fails - Feb. 23/11
6. Hon. Ron Liepert - Criminal Negligence? - Feb. 24/11
7. Ron Stevens - Criminal Negligent? - Mar. 3/11
8. Premier Stelmach Defies Democracy - Mar. 10/11
9. HQCA - Trustwothy? - Mar. 16/11
10 Premier Stelmach Abuses Albertans - Mar. 23/11
Three Health Care Authorities are accused of failing to protect the public and not giving Albertans the best possible quality of health care:
1. STELMACH GOVERNMENT:
These five individuals are guilty of CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE:
- Premier Stelmach (Premier of Alberta)
- Dave Hancock (past Minister of Health & Wellness)
- Ron Liepert (past Minister of Health & Wellness)
- Ron Stevens (past Minister of Justice)
- Alison Redford (past Minister of Justice)
2. THE COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS OF ALBERTA is guilty of failing to self-regulate and approving incompetent investigations of patients complaints.
3. HEALTH QUALITY COUNCIL OF ALBERTA is guilty of failing to confront the Stelmach Government on its failure to address criminal negligence shown by its ministers in not addressing the quality of health care for Albertans.
In the eyes of Albertans - All three have failed: STELMACH GOVERNMENT
CPSA
HQCA
EVIDENCE FOR FAILURE OF HQCA
1. Blog Posting - Feb. 21/11
2. Blog Posting - Mar. 16/11
3. Dr. Lorne Tyrrell (Chair-HQCA) has ignored Dr. Anderson since their meeting on Sept. 30/10,
and has not returned the files that incriminate CPSA, to Dr. Anderson (despite several requests).
Dr. Anderson is prepared to testify under oath before a Public Judicial Inquiry, the accusations that he has made , outlined above.
Ed Stelmach is quoted as saying "I would sooner let it die".
Well, Ed - this will not die - A JUDICIAL INQUIRY IS ESSENTIAL.
ATTENTION PREMIER STELMACH - Albertans demand that you stop abusing them by your silence. Albertans await communication from you on their Health Care and you can start by addressing Dr. Anderson's document - "Ministers of Stelmach Government Refuse to Answer Surgeon's Questions".
NOTE: Any response from the Stelmach Government, CPSA, HQCA & AHS will be posted on this Blog Site promptly.
COMMENTS FROM VISITORS TO THJIS BLOG SITE ARE WELCOMED
FOR A BALANCED DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUES RAISED
retired Eye Surgeon, having conducted his surgery in Edmonton, Alberta Canada for
over 30 years before retirement.
COMMENTS FROM VISITORS TO THIS BLOG SITE ARE WELCOMED
FOR A BALANCED DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUES RAISED
DR. ANDERSON'S ACCUSATIONS MUST BE ADDRESSED
WHAT ARE DR. ANDERSON'S ACCUSATIONS?
These accusations are directed at Health Care Authorities in Alberta, which are responsible for the quality of Health Care of Albertans. These accusations are detailed in the following POSTINGS at Blog site:
http://medics-fail-to-self-regulate.blogspot.com
1. Who does the CPSA Protect? - Jan. 27/11
2. Selmach Government Ignores Serious Problem with CPSA - Feb. 5/11
3. Medics Tarnish Their Public Image - Feb. 17/11
4. Dr. Anderson Asks Health Quality Council of Alberta for Help - Feb. 21/11
5. Alison Redford Fails - Feb. 23/11
6. Hon. Ron Liepert - Criminal Negligence? - Feb. 24/11
7. Ron Stevens - Criminal Negligent? - Mar. 3/11
8. Premier Stelmach Defies Democracy - Mar. 10/11
9. HQCA - Trustwothy? - Mar. 16/11
10 Premier Stelmach Abuses Albertans - Mar. 23/11
Three Health Care Authorities are accused of failing to protect the public and not giving Albertans the best possible quality of health care:
1. STELMACH GOVERNMENT:
These five individuals are guilty of CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE:
- Premier Stelmach (Premier of Alberta)
- Dave Hancock (past Minister of Health & Wellness)
- Ron Liepert (past Minister of Health & Wellness)
- Ron Stevens (past Minister of Justice)
- Alison Redford (past Minister of Justice)
2. THE COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS OF ALBERTA is guilty of failing to self-regulate and approving incompetent investigations of patients complaints.
3. HEALTH QUALITY COUNCIL OF ALBERTA is guilty of failing to confront the Stelmach Government on its failure to address criminal negligence shown by its ministers in not addressing the quality of health care for Albertans.
In the eyes of Albertans - All three have failed: STELMACH GOVERNMENT
CPSA
HQCA
EVIDENCE FOR FAILURE OF HQCA
1. Blog Posting - Feb. 21/11
2. Blog Posting - Mar. 16/11
3. Dr. Lorne Tyrrell (Chair-HQCA) has ignored Dr. Anderson since their meeting on Sept. 30/10,
and has not returned the files that incriminate CPSA, to Dr. Anderson (despite several requests).
Dr. Anderson is prepared to testify under oath before a Public Judicial Inquiry, the accusations that he has made , outlined above.
Ed Stelmach is quoted as saying "I would sooner let it die".
Well, Ed - this will not die - A JUDICIAL INQUIRY IS ESSENTIAL.
ATTENTION PREMIER STELMACH - Albertans demand that you stop abusing them by your silence. Albertans await communication from you on their Health Care and you can start by addressing Dr. Anderson's document - "Ministers of Stelmach Government Refuse to Answer Surgeon's Questions".
NOTE: Any response from the Stelmach Government, CPSA, HQCA & AHS will be posted on this Blog Site promptly.
COMMENTS FROM VISITORS TO THJIS BLOG SITE ARE WELCOMED
FOR A BALANCED DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUES RAISED
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
PREMIER STELMACH ABUSES ALBERTANS
Douglas L. Anderson, MD., FRCS(C) is the owner of this Blog Site. Dr. Anderson is a
retired Eye Surgeon, having conducted his surgery in Edmonton, Alnerta Canada for
over 30m years before retirement.
COMMENTS FROM VISITORS TO THIS BLOG SITE ARE WELCOMED
FOR A BALANCED DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUES RAISED.
HOW HAVE PREMIER STELMACH & CABINET ABUSED ALBERTANS?
There are several methods used that abuse Albertans:
1. To smear those who "go public" (with views that differ from those of the
Stelmach Government) with "mental illness" to get them out of the way!
2. To remove licenses (through pressure on CPSA) from Medical Doctors
and force them out of the province or to seek other employment or retire.
3. To remain SILENT and REFUSE TO COMMUNICATE - this is the third
and most hidden mode of abuse!
STELMACH WEAPON OF SILENCE - REFUSAL TO COMMUNICATE
This third method is clearly an abuse of power. It's premise is - if Stelmach
does not communicate, then the problem will "go away".
Premier E. Stelmach, D. Hancock, R. Liepert, R. Stevens, & A. Redford have
refused to communicate on the following questions & issues among many others:
1. Document "Ministers of Stelmach Government Refuse to Answer
Surgeon's Questions".
2. Issues raised in letter - Anderson to Stelmach Jan. 12/11.
3. Issues raised in letter - Anderson to Stelmach Mar. 2/11.
ALBERTANS ASK STELMACH TO ADDRESS
THE ABOVE QUESTIONS & ISSUES
COMMENTS FROM VISITORS TO THIS BLOG SITE ARE WELCOMED
FOR A BALANCED DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUES RAISED.
retired Eye Surgeon, having conducted his surgery in Edmonton, Alnerta Canada for
over 30m years before retirement.
COMMENTS FROM VISITORS TO THIS BLOG SITE ARE WELCOMED
FOR A BALANCED DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUES RAISED.
HOW HAVE PREMIER STELMACH & CABINET ABUSED ALBERTANS?
There are several methods used that abuse Albertans:
1. To smear those who "go public" (with views that differ from those of the
Stelmach Government) with "mental illness" to get them out of the way!
2. To remove licenses (through pressure on CPSA) from Medical Doctors
and force them out of the province or to seek other employment or retire.
3. To remain SILENT and REFUSE TO COMMUNICATE - this is the third
and most hidden mode of abuse!
STELMACH WEAPON OF SILENCE - REFUSAL TO COMMUNICATE
This third method is clearly an abuse of power. It's premise is - if Stelmach
does not communicate, then the problem will "go away".
Premier E. Stelmach, D. Hancock, R. Liepert, R. Stevens, & A. Redford have
refused to communicate on the following questions & issues among many others:
1. Document "Ministers of Stelmach Government Refuse to Answer
Surgeon's Questions".
2. Issues raised in letter - Anderson to Stelmach Jan. 12/11.
3. Issues raised in letter - Anderson to Stelmach Mar. 2/11.
ALBERTANS ASK STELMACH TO ADDRESS
THE ABOVE QUESTIONS & ISSUES
COMMENTS FROM VISITORS TO THIS BLOG SITE ARE WELCOMED
FOR A BALANCED DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUES RAISED.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
HQCA - TRUSTWORTHY?
Douglas L. Anderson, MD., FRCS(C) is the owner of this Blog Site. Dr. Anderson is a
retired Eye Surgeon, having conducted his surgery in Edmonton, Alberta Canada for
over 30 years before retirement.
COMMENTS FROM VISITORS TO THIS BLOG SITE ARE WELCOMED
FOR A BALANCED DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUES RAISED
ALBERTANS TO JUDGE HEALTH QUALITY COUNCIL OF ALBERTA
(BACKGROUND: Premier Stelmach's Change in Direction - On March 9/11 Premier Stelmach informed Albertans that he would not engage in a "wild goose chase" and would "just as soon let it die", but on March 10/11 he reversed himself & asked G. Zwozdesky to work with the HQCA to "clear the air").
EVIDENCE FOR LOSS OF TRUST IN HQCA
(Refer to BLOG POSTING Feb. 21/11)
1. HQCA received Dr. Anderson's documents:
Document "Ministers of Stelmach Government refuse to Answer Surgeon's Questions".
Document "The Anderson Journal on the Hon. Dave Hancock" (July/08).
Document "Addendum to the Anderson Journal on the Hon. Dave Hancock" (Oct./08).
2. Document "Ministers of Stelmach Government Refuse to Answer Surgeon's Questions" outlines total STONEWALLING of Dr. Anderson by the Stelmach Government.
3. Document "The Anderson Journal on the Hon. Dave Hancock" outlines the total irresponsibility of Hon. Dave Hancock (Minister of Health & Wellness) and his deputy Ms. P. Meade.
4. Document "Addendum to the Anderson Journal on the Hon. Dave Hancock" outlines the total irresponsibility of Premier Stelmach, Ron Liepert, Ron Stevens & Alison Redford.
5. Evidence since BLOG POSTING of Feb. 21, 2011:
- On Feb.7/11 in a registered letter to Dr. L. Tyrrell Dr. Anderson asked Dr. Tyrrell to return
Dr. Anderson's files (concerning CPSA LIES) to him.
- On March 3/11 the above registered letter was returned to Dr. Anderson by the Canadian Postal
Service, unopened and marked "Return to Sender". The address and name was accurate. The
mail carrier had not observed this situation before.
- On March 4/11, Dr. D. Anderson delivered personally a duplicate copy of the above registered letter
along with its enclosures, to the staff of HQCA at # 519, 10235 - 101 Street, Edmonton AB. , &
was assured by the staff that this letter would be delivered to Dr. L. Tyrrell.
- Since September 30, 2010 Dr. Anderson has not received any communication from Dr. L. Tyrrell
and has not had his files returned to him.
IS THE HEALTH
QUALITY COUNCIL OF ALBERTA
TRUSTWORTHY? ----------------- ALBERTANS SAY NO.
The Health Care problems in Alberta must be investigated by a truly independent and open
JUDICIAL INQUIRY and not a "review" by a mistrusted HQCA. Tory leadership-hopeful
Doug Griffiths supports the calls from five opposition politicians for a Public Inquiry.
When will Premier Stelmach and his Cabinet comprehend, (as Doug Griffiths has) that the only way of removing the stress of Albertans over the problems in their health care is through a Public Enquiry
Why would Stelmach & Cabinet not be the first to embrace a Judicial Inquiry?
COMMENTS FROM VISITORS TO THIS BLOG SITE ARE WELCOMED
FOR A BALANCED DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUES RAISED
EVIDENCE FOR LOSS OF TRUST IN HQCA
(Refer to BLOG POSTING Feb. 21/11)
1. HQCA received Dr. Anderson's documents:
Document "Ministers of Stelmach Government refuse to Answer Surgeon's Questions".
Document "The Anderson Journal on the Hon. Dave Hancock" (July/08).
Document "Addendum to the Anderson Journal on the Hon. Dave Hancock" (Oct./08).
2. Document "Ministers of Stelmach Government Refuse to Answer Surgeon's Questions" outlines total STONEWALLING of Dr. Anderson by the Stelmach Government.
3. Document "The Anderson Journal on the Hon. Dave Hancock" outlines the total irresponsibility of Hon. Dave Hancock (Minister of Health & Wellness) and his deputy Ms. P. Meade.
4. Document "Addendum to the Anderson Journal on the Hon. Dave Hancock" outlines the total irresponsibility of Premier Stelmach, Ron Liepert, Ron Stevens & Alison Redford.
5. Evidence since BLOG POSTING of Feb. 21, 2011:
- On Feb.7/11 in a registered letter to Dr. L. Tyrrell Dr. Anderson asked Dr. Tyrrell to return
Dr. Anderson's files (concerning CPSA LIES) to him.
- On March 3/11 the above registered letter was returned to Dr. Anderson by the Canadian Postal
Service, unopened and marked "Return to Sender". The address and name was accurate. The
mail carrier had not observed this situation before.
- On March 4/11, Dr. D. Anderson delivered personally a duplicate copy of the above registered letter
along with its enclosures, to the staff of HQCA at # 519, 10235 - 101 Street, Edmonton AB. , &
was assured by the staff that this letter would be delivered to Dr. L. Tyrrell.
- Since September 30, 2010 Dr. Anderson has not received any communication from Dr. L. Tyrrell
and has not had his files returned to him.
IS THE HEALTH
QUALITY COUNCIL OF ALBERTA
TRUSTWORTHY? ----------------- ALBERTANS SAY NO.
The Health Care problems in Alberta must be investigated by a truly independent and open
JUDICIAL INQUIRY and not a "review" by a mistrusted HQCA. Tory leadership-hopeful
Doug Griffiths supports the calls from five opposition politicians for a Public Inquiry.
When will Premier Stelmach and his Cabinet comprehend, (as Doug Griffiths has) that the only way of removing the stress of Albertans over the problems in their health care is through a Public Enquiry
Why would Stelmach & Cabinet not be the first to embrace a Judicial Inquiry?
COMMENTS FROM VISITORS TO THIS BLOG SITE ARE WELCOMED
FOR A BALANCED DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUES RAISED
HQCA - TRUSTWORTHY?
Douglas L. Anderson, MD., FRCS(C) is the owner of this Blog Site. Dr. Anderson is a
retired Eye Surgeon, having conducted his surgery in Edmonton, Alberta Canada for
over 30 years before retirement.
COMMENTS FROM VISITORS TO THIS BLOG SITE ARE WELCOMED
FOR A BALANCED DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUES RAISED
ALBERTANS TO JUDGE HEALTH QUALITY COUNCIL OF ALBERTA
(BACKGROUND:
Thursday, March 10, 2011
PREMIER STELMACH DEFIES DEMOCRACY
ALBERTANS CHARGE PREMIER ED STELMACH WITH
CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE - A CRIME AGAINST ALBERTANS
LESSON IN DEMOCRACY FOR ED STELMACH
DEFINITIONS:
1. DEMOCRACY: Government in which supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them or their elected representatives" -
(Merriam-Webster dictionary).
Does Prermier Stelmach understand this?
2. ACCOUNTABILITY: "An obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions" -
(Merriam-Webster dictionary)).
Does Premier Stelmach understand this?
3. TRANSPARENCY: "Characterized by visibility or accessibility of information" -
(Merriam-Webster dictionary).
Does Premier Stelmach understand this?
4. COMMUNICATION: "To convey knowledge of or information about" -
(Merriam-Webster dictionary).
Does Premier Stelmach understand this?
5. STONEWALLING: "To be uncooperative, obstructive or evasive"-
(Merriam-Webster dictionary).
Does Premier Stelmach understand this?
PREMIER STELMACH'S RECORD
How has Premier Stelmach "Stonewalled" Dr. D. Anderson and all Albertans? Following, is a chronological order of questions and statements presented directly to Premier Stelmach by letter as well as copies of letters to members of his Cabinet showing names and dates:
(Note: Premier Stelmach didn't have the courtesy to acknowledge receipt of a single letter, yet alone answer any questions or comment on any statements for over three years and THIS IS ONGOING!).
1. "You will see that there is a serious problem concerning the CPSA. The College approved of patient neglect with needless suffering, and thereby eroded the quality of the Canadian Medicare System. This behavior must be changed" (Stelmach-Dec. 3/07).
2. "It would appear that the Medical Profession Act does not provide for a resolution of complaints against those who submit lies in an investigation of patient complaints (College Staff) and those who approve of those lies and close a patient complaint file based on those lies (College Council). A JUST HEARING (APPEAL) would not allow the accused to serve as their own judges. I'm fighting for justice to improve our Canadian Medicare System AND WISH YOUR HELP. I await your clarification on this issue". (Stevens-Jan. 14/08).
3. "Please find enclosed copies of my letter to all Councilors of the CPSA (Jan. 9/08) & the Hon. Dave Hancock (Jan. 14/08). I trust that you will see the lack of justice presented in these letters and will assist me in correcting this and improving our Canadian Medicare System" (Stelmach-Jan. 14/08).
4. "You will see that the Hon. Dave Hancock has still to clarify the issues that I have identified" (Stelmach-Jan. 31/08)
5. "Why would the College not want the truth conveyed to the Public & The News Media? Could this be related to the fact that the President of the Council of CPSA. Dr. James Bell, conveyed in a letter to Dr. D. Anderson dated Apr. 25/07 'Further communication to me with regards to this issue is not only inappropriate, but it also is putting me in a position of BIAS as such time an appeal does come before our Council'. When I have accused all College Council Members of LACK OF ETHICS (my letter to all Council members dated Jan. 9/08), how can three of these Council members then serve both as the accused and the judges of my complaints? Is this not a 'Banana Republic Kangaroo Court?' If the Public is not informed - is a PUBLIC ENQUIRY NOT REQUIRED? The Medical Profession Act must be reformed. I am asking the Gov. of Alberta to give the public their due justice. I would appreciate your prompt reply in addressing my concerns". (Stelmach Mar. 19/08).
6. "Please give me clarification at your earliest convenience". (Dave Hancock Apr. 4/08)
7. "I would appreciate a reply at your earliest convenience". (Stelmach Apr. 23/08).
8. "Would you please clarify these issues for me at your earliest convenience". (Alison Redford
Apr. 23/08)
9. "When might I expect a response from you". (Dave Hancock June 18/08).
10. "Would you kindly clarify this for me". (Stelmach June 18/08).
11. "To date you have only sent one letter to Dr. Anderson (dated Dec. 19/07). Your requested clarification has not been received. When might one expect to receive your clarification?"
(Stelmach July 16/08.
12. "This is the first of two notices that will be sent to you requesting your personal payment of $ 2000 to compensate Douglas L. Anderson MD., FRCS(C) for the anxiety he suffered in his numerous attempts to contact you and the costs of sending numerous letters that were completely ignored by you".
(Ms. P. Meade July 16/08).
13. "This is the first of two notices that will be sent to you requesting your personal payment of $ 2000 to compensate Douglas L. Anderson, MD., FRCS(C) for his anxiety in numerous attempts to contact you and the cost of sending numerous letters, that were completely ignored by you". (Hancock July 16/08).
14. "Your prompt response is requested" (Ron Liepert Aug. 11/08).
15. "Please find enclosed a copy of my letter to Hon. R. Liepert dated Aug.11/08. I have received no communication from Mr. Liepert since sending him my first letter dated March 19, 2008".
(Stelmach Aug. 11/08).
16. "As Premier of the Alberta Government, the Public await your prompt reply". (Stelmach Aug. 20/08)
17. "The Hon. D. Hancock in his letter to me dated March 25/08 has deposited my file in your hands. In my letter to you dated Aug. 11/08 I have asked you important questions for which I have yet to receive your answers. When might I expect to receive a response from you?" (Liepert Sept. 17/08).
18. "Would you kindly respond to my entry in my letter of Aug. 20/08 to Premier Stelmach which states
'Dr. Anderson's Registered Letter dated Jan 14/08 to Hon. Ron Stevens concerning a serious problem with the CPSA was ignored as well as many subsequent mailings! Dr. Anderson has yet to receive any communication from Mr. R. Stevens. WHY? (R. Stevens Sept. 17/08).
19. "In addition to answering the questions, a humble apology from you would be a minimum gesture on your part!". (Hancock Sept. 17/08).
20. "Would you kindly respond to my entry in my letter of Aug. 20/08 to Premier Stelmach which states 'In her communications with Dr. Anderson of Apr. 17/08 & July 29/08 she dismissed Dr. Anderson without addressing the above questions! WHY?' " (Hon. A. Redford Sept. 17/08).
21. Albertans expect you as their Premier to take responsibility for the performance of your ministers. Please respond at your earliest convenience. ((Stelmach Sept. 17/08).
22. "I am publishing a book entitled 'Rot at the Top' (How Health Care Authorities in Alberta Ignore Patient Neglect and Needless Suffering). I am attempting to obtain material from all recipients of the Anderson Journal on the Hon. Dave Hancock and its Addendum in order to get a balanced overview to be published in 'Rot at th Top'. Much of the material for this book has been received. I am inviting you to contribute material for this book. As a recipient of both the Anderson Journal on the Hon. Dave Hancock (July 2008) and its Addendum (Oct.. 2008), do you have any comments or material that you wish to contribute to this book? One section of this book will be covering the The Government of Alberta. Please find enclosed copies of my letters of this date sent to Dave Hancock, Alison Redford, Ron Stevens, Linda Miller and Dr. Trevor Theman.
Between Dec. /07 & Sept. /08 I sent you over 24 Registered Letters outlining my frustration over Patient Neglect & Needless Suffering that was ignored by several of your ministers of Justice & Health and Wellness. You have not given me the courtesy of acknowledging receipt of any of these letters. Please find enclosed a copy of my document that I sent to the Health Quality Council of Alberta on March 17/10 entitled 'Ministers of the Stelmach Government Refuse to Answer Surgeon's Questions'. Also enclosed is a copy of my document 'Linda Miller Refuses to Acknowledge Receipt of Surgeon's Letters on Patient Neglect & Needless Suffering'. Albertans asked you important questions and were denied answers because of PRIVACY LEGISLATION!
Your contribution to this book would be appreciated". (Stelmach Aug. 20/10).
23. "Please find enclosed copies of correspondence between me and the Registrar of the CPSA, Dr. T. Theman. The CPSA protects its medical doctor members at the expense of protecting the public.
(patient complaint file # 060421.1.4).
Reforms to the CPSA are required. Changes must be made in the Investigative and Appeal processes that the CPSA now uses in addressing patient complaints.
Please find enclosed a copy of my document 'Ministers of Stelmach Gov. Refuse to Answer Surgeon's Questions' which was sent to the Health Quality Council of Alberta in Mar./10, & was sent to you numerous times in the past. Also is enclosed a copy of my letter to Dr. J. Cowell, CEO of HQCA dated Dec. 2/10.
Your suggestions on reforms to the CPSA are appropriate. Your answers to the surgeon's four questions are required by all Albertans! I await your reply". (Stelmach Jan. 12/11).
24. "Please find enclosed copies of my letter to you dated Aug. 20/10, Oct. 13/10, Oct. 27/10. I have requested replies to these letters. You have not replied. When may I expect your reply?
(Stelmach Mar. 2/11).
ALBERTANS TO JUDGE PREMIER ED STELMACH
1. Stelmach has not acknowledged receipt of any communication from Dr. Anderson for over a period of three and one half years.
2. Stelmach has ignored all questions and issues raised by Dr. D. Anderson.
3. Stelmach has ignored Patient Neglect & Needless Suffering of Albertans.
4. Stelmach refuses to make necessary reforms to the CPSA to prevent future incompetent patient investigations which put patients at risk.
5. Stelmach refuses to consider a Public Enquiry to resolve this serious problem.
THIS BLOG SITE - "MEDICS FAIL TO SELF-REGULATE" - WILL SERVE AS AN IMPORTANT AVENUE FOR PUBLIC DISCUSSION AIMED AT PREMIER STELMACH AND HIS CABINET.
CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE - A CRIME AGAINST ALBERTANS
LESSON IN DEMOCRACY FOR ED STELMACH
DEFINITIONS:
1. DEMOCRACY: Government in which supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them or their elected representatives" -
(Merriam-Webster dictionary).
Does Prermier Stelmach understand this?
2. ACCOUNTABILITY: "An obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions" -
(Merriam-Webster dictionary)).
Does Premier Stelmach understand this?
3. TRANSPARENCY: "Characterized by visibility or accessibility of information" -
(Merriam-Webster dictionary).
Does Premier Stelmach understand this?
4. COMMUNICATION: "To convey knowledge of or information about" -
(Merriam-Webster dictionary).
Does Premier Stelmach understand this?
5. STONEWALLING: "To be uncooperative, obstructive or evasive"-
(Merriam-Webster dictionary).
Does Premier Stelmach understand this?
PREMIER STELMACH'S RECORD
How has Premier Stelmach "Stonewalled" Dr. D. Anderson and all Albertans? Following, is a chronological order of questions and statements presented directly to Premier Stelmach by letter as well as copies of letters to members of his Cabinet showing names and dates:
(Note: Premier Stelmach didn't have the courtesy to acknowledge receipt of a single letter, yet alone answer any questions or comment on any statements for over three years and THIS IS ONGOING!).
1. "You will see that there is a serious problem concerning the CPSA. The College approved of patient neglect with needless suffering, and thereby eroded the quality of the Canadian Medicare System. This behavior must be changed" (Stelmach-Dec. 3/07).
2. "It would appear that the Medical Profession Act does not provide for a resolution of complaints against those who submit lies in an investigation of patient complaints (College Staff) and those who approve of those lies and close a patient complaint file based on those lies (College Council). A JUST HEARING (APPEAL) would not allow the accused to serve as their own judges. I'm fighting for justice to improve our Canadian Medicare System AND WISH YOUR HELP. I await your clarification on this issue". (Stevens-Jan. 14/08).
3. "Please find enclosed copies of my letter to all Councilors of the CPSA (Jan. 9/08) & the Hon. Dave Hancock (Jan. 14/08). I trust that you will see the lack of justice presented in these letters and will assist me in correcting this and improving our Canadian Medicare System" (Stelmach-Jan. 14/08).
4. "You will see that the Hon. Dave Hancock has still to clarify the issues that I have identified" (Stelmach-Jan. 31/08)
5. "Why would the College not want the truth conveyed to the Public & The News Media? Could this be related to the fact that the President of the Council of CPSA. Dr. James Bell, conveyed in a letter to Dr. D. Anderson dated Apr. 25/07 'Further communication to me with regards to this issue is not only inappropriate, but it also is putting me in a position of BIAS as such time an appeal does come before our Council'. When I have accused all College Council Members of LACK OF ETHICS (my letter to all Council members dated Jan. 9/08), how can three of these Council members then serve both as the accused and the judges of my complaints? Is this not a 'Banana Republic Kangaroo Court?' If the Public is not informed - is a PUBLIC ENQUIRY NOT REQUIRED? The Medical Profession Act must be reformed. I am asking the Gov. of Alberta to give the public their due justice. I would appreciate your prompt reply in addressing my concerns". (Stelmach Mar. 19/08).
6. "Please give me clarification at your earliest convenience". (Dave Hancock Apr. 4/08)
7. "I would appreciate a reply at your earliest convenience". (Stelmach Apr. 23/08).
8. "Would you please clarify these issues for me at your earliest convenience". (Alison Redford
Apr. 23/08)
9. "When might I expect a response from you". (Dave Hancock June 18/08).
10. "Would you kindly clarify this for me". (Stelmach June 18/08).
11. "To date you have only sent one letter to Dr. Anderson (dated Dec. 19/07). Your requested clarification has not been received. When might one expect to receive your clarification?"
(Stelmach July 16/08.
12. "This is the first of two notices that will be sent to you requesting your personal payment of $ 2000 to compensate Douglas L. Anderson MD., FRCS(C) for the anxiety he suffered in his numerous attempts to contact you and the costs of sending numerous letters that were completely ignored by you".
(Ms. P. Meade July 16/08).
13. "This is the first of two notices that will be sent to you requesting your personal payment of $ 2000 to compensate Douglas L. Anderson, MD., FRCS(C) for his anxiety in numerous attempts to contact you and the cost of sending numerous letters, that were completely ignored by you". (Hancock July 16/08).
14. "Your prompt response is requested" (Ron Liepert Aug. 11/08).
15. "Please find enclosed a copy of my letter to Hon. R. Liepert dated Aug.11/08. I have received no communication from Mr. Liepert since sending him my first letter dated March 19, 2008".
(Stelmach Aug. 11/08).
16. "As Premier of the Alberta Government, the Public await your prompt reply". (Stelmach Aug. 20/08)
17. "The Hon. D. Hancock in his letter to me dated March 25/08 has deposited my file in your hands. In my letter to you dated Aug. 11/08 I have asked you important questions for which I have yet to receive your answers. When might I expect to receive a response from you?" (Liepert Sept. 17/08).
18. "Would you kindly respond to my entry in my letter of Aug. 20/08 to Premier Stelmach which states
'Dr. Anderson's Registered Letter dated Jan 14/08 to Hon. Ron Stevens concerning a serious problem with the CPSA was ignored as well as many subsequent mailings! Dr. Anderson has yet to receive any communication from Mr. R. Stevens. WHY? (R. Stevens Sept. 17/08).
19. "In addition to answering the questions, a humble apology from you would be a minimum gesture on your part!". (Hancock Sept. 17/08).
20. "Would you kindly respond to my entry in my letter of Aug. 20/08 to Premier Stelmach which states 'In her communications with Dr. Anderson of Apr. 17/08 & July 29/08 she dismissed Dr. Anderson without addressing the above questions! WHY?' " (Hon. A. Redford Sept. 17/08).
21. Albertans expect you as their Premier to take responsibility for the performance of your ministers. Please respond at your earliest convenience. ((Stelmach Sept. 17/08).
22. "I am publishing a book entitled 'Rot at the Top' (How Health Care Authorities in Alberta Ignore Patient Neglect and Needless Suffering). I am attempting to obtain material from all recipients of the Anderson Journal on the Hon. Dave Hancock and its Addendum in order to get a balanced overview to be published in 'Rot at th Top'. Much of the material for this book has been received. I am inviting you to contribute material for this book. As a recipient of both the Anderson Journal on the Hon. Dave Hancock (July 2008) and its Addendum (Oct.. 2008), do you have any comments or material that you wish to contribute to this book? One section of this book will be covering the The Government of Alberta. Please find enclosed copies of my letters of this date sent to Dave Hancock, Alison Redford, Ron Stevens, Linda Miller and Dr. Trevor Theman.
Between Dec. /07 & Sept. /08 I sent you over 24 Registered Letters outlining my frustration over Patient Neglect & Needless Suffering that was ignored by several of your ministers of Justice & Health and Wellness. You have not given me the courtesy of acknowledging receipt of any of these letters. Please find enclosed a copy of my document that I sent to the Health Quality Council of Alberta on March 17/10 entitled 'Ministers of the Stelmach Government Refuse to Answer Surgeon's Questions'. Also enclosed is a copy of my document 'Linda Miller Refuses to Acknowledge Receipt of Surgeon's Letters on Patient Neglect & Needless Suffering'. Albertans asked you important questions and were denied answers because of PRIVACY LEGISLATION!
Your contribution to this book would be appreciated". (Stelmach Aug. 20/10).
23. "Please find enclosed copies of correspondence between me and the Registrar of the CPSA, Dr. T. Theman. The CPSA protects its medical doctor members at the expense of protecting the public.
(patient complaint file # 060421.1.4).
Reforms to the CPSA are required. Changes must be made in the Investigative and Appeal processes that the CPSA now uses in addressing patient complaints.
Please find enclosed a copy of my document 'Ministers of Stelmach Gov. Refuse to Answer Surgeon's Questions' which was sent to the Health Quality Council of Alberta in Mar./10, & was sent to you numerous times in the past. Also is enclosed a copy of my letter to Dr. J. Cowell, CEO of HQCA dated Dec. 2/10.
Your suggestions on reforms to the CPSA are appropriate. Your answers to the surgeon's four questions are required by all Albertans! I await your reply". (Stelmach Jan. 12/11).
24. "Please find enclosed copies of my letter to you dated Aug. 20/10, Oct. 13/10, Oct. 27/10. I have requested replies to these letters. You have not replied. When may I expect your reply?
(Stelmach Mar. 2/11).
ALBERTANS TO JUDGE PREMIER ED STELMACH
1. Stelmach has not acknowledged receipt of any communication from Dr. Anderson for over a period of three and one half years.
2. Stelmach has ignored all questions and issues raised by Dr. D. Anderson.
3. Stelmach has ignored Patient Neglect & Needless Suffering of Albertans.
4. Stelmach refuses to make necessary reforms to the CPSA to prevent future incompetent patient investigations which put patients at risk.
5. Stelmach refuses to consider a Public Enquiry to resolve this serious problem.
THIS BLOG SITE - "MEDICS FAIL TO SELF-REGULATE" - WILL SERVE AS AN IMPORTANT AVENUE FOR PUBLIC DISCUSSION AIMED AT PREMIER STELMACH AND HIS CABINET.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
RON STEVENS - CRIMINAL NEGLIGENT?
ALBERTANS TO JUDGE RON STEVENS
Douglas L. Anderson MD., FRCS(C) is the owner of this Blog Site. Dr. Anderson is a
retired Eye Surgeon, having conducted his surgery in Edmonton, Alberta Canada for
over 30 years before retirement.
COMMENTS FROM VISITORS TO THIS BLOG SITE ARE WELCOMED
FOR A BALANCED DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUES RAISED
Hon. Ron Stevens is guilty of gross negligence while serving as Minister of Justice in the Stelmach Government before he was promoted to "Justice Stevens" in the Court Of Queen's Bench Of Alberta.
Is he also guilty of "Reckless Disregard for the Lives or Safety of Other Persons?
If Albertans answer "yes", then he is also guilty of CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE.
BACKGROUND: Hon. Ron Stevens is one of the PRINCIPALS in the Stelmach Cabinet
(Refer to Blog Posting Feb.23,2011).
RON STEVEN'S RECORD
(RON STEVENS HAS NEVER MADE CONTACT WITH DR. DOUGLAS ANDERSON)
1. Jan. 14/08: Letter - Dr. Anderson to R. Stevens states- "Please find enclosed copies of the following letters: My letters to the Councilors dated Jan. 9/08; my letter to D. Hancock dated Jan. 14/08; my letter to D. Hancock dated Nov. 29/07; my letter to Dr. T. Theman dated Nov. 21/07. I wish to bring to your attention a very serious problem concerning the CPSA. Part of the Mission Statement of the Dept. of Justice is 'Access to Justice'. It would appear that the Medical Profession Act does not provide for a resolution of complaints against those who submit lies in an investigation of patient complaints (College Staff) and those who approve of those lies and close a patient complaint file based on those lies
(College Council). A JUST HEARING (APPEAL) would not allow the accused to serve as their own judges. I'm fighting for justice to improve our Canadian Medicare System and wish your help.
I await your clarification of this issue".
2. Jan. 31/08: Letter - Dr. Anderson to R. Stevens states- "Please find enclosed copies of the following letters: Dr. T. Theman's letter to Dr. Anderson dated Jan 15/08; Dr. D. Anderson's reply to Dr. Theman dated Jan. 17/08; Dr. T. Theman's letter to Dr. D. Anderson dated Jan. 25/08; Dr. D. Anderson's reply to Dr. T. Theman dated Jan. 31/08; Hon. Dave Hancock's letter to Dr. D. Anderson (received Jan.30/08);
Dr. D. Anderson's reply to Hon. Dave Hancock dated Jan 31/08. As you can see from the above correspondence I wish to obtain a JUST HEARING for my accusations against the CPSA. A hearing that is independent of the College. I trust that you can assist me in obtaining a just hearing.".
3. Mar. 19/08: - Letter - Dr. Anderson to R. Stevens states- "Please find enclosed a copy of my letter to Premier Stelmach sent of today's date. I would appreciate your comments on my concerns at your earliest convenience".
4. April 23/08: Letter - Dr. Anderson to R. Stevens states- "Please find enclosed a copy of my letter to Premier Ed. Stelmach dated April 23/08 and copies of the letter to me by Hon. Alison Redford dated April 17/08 and my reply to her letter dated April 23/08. I would appreciate receiving your comments on the contents of this correspondence".
5. July 16/08: - Letter - Dr. Anderson to R. Stevens states - "Please find enclosed the Anderson Journal on Dave Hancock-June/07-July/08; copy of Dr. Anderson's letter to Premier Stelmach- dated July 16/08; copy of Dr. Anderson's letter to D. Hancock dated July 16/08. I await your clarification of the issues that I outlined in my letter to you dated Jan. 14/08 and Apr. 23/08".
6. Sept. 17/08: - Letter - Dr. Anderson to R. Stevens states- "Would you kindly respond to my entry in my letter of Aug. 20/08 to Premier Stelmach which states 'Dr. Anderson's Registered Letter Jan. 14/08 to the Hon Ron Stevens concerning a serious problem with the CPSA was ignored as well as many subsequent mailings. Dr. Anderson has yet to receive any communication from Mr. R. Stevens - WHY?"..
7. Aug. 20/10: - Letter - Dr. Anderson to R. Stevens states- "I am publishing a book entitled 'ROT AT THE TOP' (How Health Care Authorities in Alberta Ignore Patient Neglect & Needless Suffering). I am attempting to obtain material from all recipients of the Anderson Journal on the Hon. Dave Hancock and its Addendum in order to get a balanced overview to be published in 'Rot at the Top'. Much of the material for this book has been received. I am inviting you to contribute material for this book. As a recipient of both the Anderson Journal on the Hon. Dave Hancock (July/08) and its Addendum (Oct./08)
do you have any comments or material that you wish to contribute to this book? One section of this book will be covering the Government of Alberta. I sent the following registered letters to you between Jan.14 and Sept. 17/08 outlining my concerns about justice in the medicare system in Alberta -
Jan/14; Jan 31; Mar.19; Apr. 23; July 16; Sept.17. You have never made any contact with me - not even the courtesy of acknowledging receipt of a single letter. Please find enclosed a copy of my document that I sent to the Health Quality Council of Alberta on Mar. 17/10 entitled 'Ministers of the Stelmach Government refuse to Answer Surgeon's Questions'. Your contribution to this book would be appreciated".
8. Sept. 3/10: - Letter - To Dr. D. Anderson from Executive Legal Officer, M.M. Somers who states-
'Mr. Justice Stevens has asked me to respond to your letter dated Aug. 20/10, in which you ask him to make a contribution to your book. Justice Stevens is unable to provide commentary with respect to health issues in the province. To do so would impair the principle of impartiality which binds all judges, and which requires that judges not take positions regarding issues on which they may have to decide in the future. I trust this information is helpful'".
9. Oct. 27/10: - Letter - Dr. Anderson to R. Stevens states- "Please find enclosed a copy of my letter to you dated Aug.20/10. Michelle Somers replied by letter dated Sept. 3/10 at your request (copy enclosed). Albertans expect you to make personal contact with me to explain why you did not acknowledge receipt of six registered letters from me concerning Patient Neglect & Needless Suffering, while serving as Minister of Justice in the Stelmach Government. I require this information to assure absolute accuracy of facts before publication in my book. I look forward to personal contact with you".
10. Jan. 31/11: - Letter - Dr. Anderson to R. Stevens states- "Please find enclosed a copy of my Registered Letter to you Dated Oct. 27/10. You have not made any personal contact with me as I had requested. I have established a BLOG SITE on the internet named 'Medics Fail To Self-Regulate'. Please find enclosed a copy of my first posting entitled - WHO DOES THE CPSA PROTECT?.
Included in this posting is your refusal to make personal contact with me. However, I did not post your failure to acknowledge receipt of my Registered Letter to you dated Oct. 27/10. Albertans await your comments. Comments from all Albertans to this Blog Site are welcomed".
AS OF MARCH 3, 2011 RON STEVENS HAS NEVER MADE CONTACT WITH
DR. DOUGLAS ANDERSON
COMMENTS FROM VISITORS TO THIS BLOG SITE ARE WELCOMED
FOR A BALANCED DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUES RAISED
Douglas L. Anderson MD., FRCS(C) is the owner of this Blog Site. Dr. Anderson is a
retired Eye Surgeon, having conducted his surgery in Edmonton, Alberta Canada for
over 30 years before retirement.
COMMENTS FROM VISITORS TO THIS BLOG SITE ARE WELCOMED
FOR A BALANCED DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUES RAISED
Hon. Ron Stevens is guilty of gross negligence while serving as Minister of Justice in the Stelmach Government before he was promoted to "Justice Stevens" in the Court Of Queen's Bench Of Alberta.
Is he also guilty of "Reckless Disregard for the Lives or Safety of Other Persons?
If Albertans answer "yes", then he is also guilty of CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE.
BACKGROUND: Hon. Ron Stevens is one of the PRINCIPALS in the Stelmach Cabinet
(Refer to Blog Posting Feb.23,2011).
RON STEVEN'S RECORD
(RON STEVENS HAS NEVER MADE CONTACT WITH DR. DOUGLAS ANDERSON)
1. Jan. 14/08: Letter - Dr. Anderson to R. Stevens states- "Please find enclosed copies of the following letters: My letters to the Councilors dated Jan. 9/08; my letter to D. Hancock dated Jan. 14/08; my letter to D. Hancock dated Nov. 29/07; my letter to Dr. T. Theman dated Nov. 21/07. I wish to bring to your attention a very serious problem concerning the CPSA. Part of the Mission Statement of the Dept. of Justice is 'Access to Justice'. It would appear that the Medical Profession Act does not provide for a resolution of complaints against those who submit lies in an investigation of patient complaints (College Staff) and those who approve of those lies and close a patient complaint file based on those lies
(College Council). A JUST HEARING (APPEAL) would not allow the accused to serve as their own judges. I'm fighting for justice to improve our Canadian Medicare System and wish your help.
I await your clarification of this issue".
2. Jan. 31/08: Letter - Dr. Anderson to R. Stevens states- "Please find enclosed copies of the following letters: Dr. T. Theman's letter to Dr. Anderson dated Jan 15/08; Dr. D. Anderson's reply to Dr. Theman dated Jan. 17/08; Dr. T. Theman's letter to Dr. D. Anderson dated Jan. 25/08; Dr. D. Anderson's reply to Dr. T. Theman dated Jan. 31/08; Hon. Dave Hancock's letter to Dr. D. Anderson (received Jan.30/08);
Dr. D. Anderson's reply to Hon. Dave Hancock dated Jan 31/08. As you can see from the above correspondence I wish to obtain a JUST HEARING for my accusations against the CPSA. A hearing that is independent of the College. I trust that you can assist me in obtaining a just hearing.".
3. Mar. 19/08: - Letter - Dr. Anderson to R. Stevens states- "Please find enclosed a copy of my letter to Premier Stelmach sent of today's date. I would appreciate your comments on my concerns at your earliest convenience".
4. April 23/08: Letter - Dr. Anderson to R. Stevens states- "Please find enclosed a copy of my letter to Premier Ed. Stelmach dated April 23/08 and copies of the letter to me by Hon. Alison Redford dated April 17/08 and my reply to her letter dated April 23/08. I would appreciate receiving your comments on the contents of this correspondence".
5. July 16/08: - Letter - Dr. Anderson to R. Stevens states - "Please find enclosed the Anderson Journal on Dave Hancock-June/07-July/08; copy of Dr. Anderson's letter to Premier Stelmach- dated July 16/08; copy of Dr. Anderson's letter to D. Hancock dated July 16/08. I await your clarification of the issues that I outlined in my letter to you dated Jan. 14/08 and Apr. 23/08".
6. Sept. 17/08: - Letter - Dr. Anderson to R. Stevens states- "Would you kindly respond to my entry in my letter of Aug. 20/08 to Premier Stelmach which states 'Dr. Anderson's Registered Letter Jan. 14/08 to the Hon Ron Stevens concerning a serious problem with the CPSA was ignored as well as many subsequent mailings. Dr. Anderson has yet to receive any communication from Mr. R. Stevens - WHY?"..
7. Aug. 20/10: - Letter - Dr. Anderson to R. Stevens states- "I am publishing a book entitled 'ROT AT THE TOP' (How Health Care Authorities in Alberta Ignore Patient Neglect & Needless Suffering). I am attempting to obtain material from all recipients of the Anderson Journal on the Hon. Dave Hancock and its Addendum in order to get a balanced overview to be published in 'Rot at the Top'. Much of the material for this book has been received. I am inviting you to contribute material for this book. As a recipient of both the Anderson Journal on the Hon. Dave Hancock (July/08) and its Addendum (Oct./08)
do you have any comments or material that you wish to contribute to this book? One section of this book will be covering the Government of Alberta. I sent the following registered letters to you between Jan.14 and Sept. 17/08 outlining my concerns about justice in the medicare system in Alberta -
Jan/14; Jan 31; Mar.19; Apr. 23; July 16; Sept.17. You have never made any contact with me - not even the courtesy of acknowledging receipt of a single letter. Please find enclosed a copy of my document that I sent to the Health Quality Council of Alberta on Mar. 17/10 entitled 'Ministers of the Stelmach Government refuse to Answer Surgeon's Questions'. Your contribution to this book would be appreciated".
8. Sept. 3/10: - Letter - To Dr. D. Anderson from Executive Legal Officer, M.M. Somers who states-
'Mr. Justice Stevens has asked me to respond to your letter dated Aug. 20/10, in which you ask him to make a contribution to your book. Justice Stevens is unable to provide commentary with respect to health issues in the province. To do so would impair the principle of impartiality which binds all judges, and which requires that judges not take positions regarding issues on which they may have to decide in the future. I trust this information is helpful'".
9. Oct. 27/10: - Letter - Dr. Anderson to R. Stevens states- "Please find enclosed a copy of my letter to you dated Aug.20/10. Michelle Somers replied by letter dated Sept. 3/10 at your request (copy enclosed). Albertans expect you to make personal contact with me to explain why you did not acknowledge receipt of six registered letters from me concerning Patient Neglect & Needless Suffering, while serving as Minister of Justice in the Stelmach Government. I require this information to assure absolute accuracy of facts before publication in my book. I look forward to personal contact with you".
10. Jan. 31/11: - Letter - Dr. Anderson to R. Stevens states- "Please find enclosed a copy of my Registered Letter to you Dated Oct. 27/10. You have not made any personal contact with me as I had requested. I have established a BLOG SITE on the internet named 'Medics Fail To Self-Regulate'. Please find enclosed a copy of my first posting entitled - WHO DOES THE CPSA PROTECT?.
Included in this posting is your refusal to make personal contact with me. However, I did not post your failure to acknowledge receipt of my Registered Letter to you dated Oct. 27/10. Albertans await your comments. Comments from all Albertans to this Blog Site are welcomed".
AS OF MARCH 3, 2011 RON STEVENS HAS NEVER MADE CONTACT WITH
DR. DOUGLAS ANDERSON
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