The Hospital Employees Union is warning of a serious backlog in medical transcription services that could impact patients. HEU spokesperson Bonnie Pearson says almost 17-thousand patient reports are just waiting to be transcribed in Vancouver and Richmond hospitals. Pearson says the delay could have a serious impact for patients in the … [Read more...]
“Culture of delay” blamed in court backlogs
August 30, 2012 by
The lawyer hired by the government to overhaul B-C's justice system has delivered his final report to Attorney General Shirley Bond. But a call for more funding is not among Geoffrey Cowper's recommendations. Instead, Cowper calls for more emphasis on resolving matters before formal charges are laid, the creation of a new Criminal Justice and … [Read more...]
Adrian Dix is calling on the Premier to deal with backlogs in BC’s courts
January 25, 2012 by
BC NDP leader Adrian Dix says serious criminals are being released thanks to delays in the court system -- and instead of dealing with the problem, Premier Christy Clark is obsessed with televising the court proceedings of suspected rioters. "We've got to be focused on ensuring that people charged with criminal offences are brought to … [Read more...]
