Hello,
You are receiving this message because you are currently on the publicly funded cataract surgery waitlist at Mitchell Eye Centre.
We are writing to share an informational update regarding a recent change to Alberta’s health care rules that may provide an additional option for some patients awaiting cataract surgery.
For more information, you can review the Government of Alberta’s overview here:
As a result of this change, some patients may now choose to pay privately for cataract surgery rather than remaining on the public waitlist. This option is entirely voluntary. Your place on the publicly funded waitlist does not change unless you choose to pursue private surgery.
This information is being shared so that patients are aware of all available options.
If you would like information about privately funded cataract surgery, please contact our surgical coordinator directly:
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Once contacted, our team will follow up to provide information and answer any questions you may have.
If you prefer to remain on the publicly funded waitlist, no action is required at this time.
Thank you for your patience while awaiting care, and for trusting Mitchell Eye Centre with your eye care.
Sincerely,
Mitchell Eye Centre
Two-tier health care, in violation of the Canada Health Act, is now a reality in Alberta.
You can pay your surgeon to jump the public wait list and get your surgery ahead of everyone else.
Instead of fixing public health care, Danielle Smith is destroying it.
#ableg #abpoli