More views on CT scanner for Kincardine hospital

To the Editor:
RE: “Retired doctor recommends Edge Plus CT scanner for Kincardine hospital”

I respect Dr. Donna Taylor’s position on the CT scanner issue.

What struck me was her comment: “This is the first decision by the South Bruce Grey Health Centre board of directors in 21 years, to bring a new service to Kincardine.”

I agree with her observation and feel that this is an important factor contributing to the frustration that our doctors have been feeling.

Over those 21 years, our local doctors, nurses and medical support staff have continued to lose hospital services that make their jobs easier and allow them to provide timely, accessible, quality health care to our community.

On the bright side, it is good to see that our hospital, hopefully with the input of all stakeholders, will get the necessary improvements so desperately needed.

Neil Geoghegan
Kincardine
 

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To the Editor:

As a physician who has worked in Kincardine for more than 40 years, I want to lend my support for the purchase of a Drive CT scanner at the Kincardine hospital. It has the leading-edge technology and is the best-case scenario for future use.

I recognize there is some opposition to this but I feel that those against the Drive CT don’t see the bigger picture.

The Kincardine hospital has a unique responsibility as the designated hospital for Bruce Power - a responsibility not shared by other hospitals in the South Bruce Grey Health Centre or in the area.

Bruce Power is the largest active nuclear facility in the world. It is innovative, a leader in its field.

Sadly, this cannot be said of our outdated hospital. It will be 25 years into the 21st Century before we even see the start of Phase 1 of renovations.

The controversy over the CT scanner reflects an underlying concern by the people in Kincardine that the hospital board does not see the bigger picture.

Dr. W.H. Knox
Kincardine