Health Care in Crisis: How Do We Move Forward?

The healthcare crisis in Newfoundland and Labrador is outlined, revealing high mortality rates and significant health challenges, compounded by the climate emergency. The Health Accord NL, formed through comprehensive consultations, advocates for a shift from acute care to primary and collaborative community care models. The plan involves establishing family care teams, integrating various healthcare professionals, and emphasizing preventative measures. Despite these progressive recommendations, concerns arise over creeping privatization, including the government's reliance on public-private partnerships and outsourcing healthcare services. While collaborative care initiatives show promise, the government's inclination towards privatization risks prioritizing profit over patient welfare and may not address the underlying issues in the healthcare system.