In Saskatchewan, most health care services are provided by or through the Saskatchewan Health Authority or the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. Detailed information about these services and programs can be found here.
People have certain rights and responsibilities when they are accessing health care. Knowing this can help ensure you are protected and get the treatment you need.
Issues can sometimes arise between doctors or health care professionals and the people they treat. You may think your doctor did not listen to your concerns or that your physical therapist injured you while treating you. You have a number of options depending on the situation.
People seeking medical treatment can have many questions. This includes things like the choices they have in deciding on who will treat them and where they will receive treatment.
The Saskatoon and Regina public libraries are hosting free Law Fairs to help people learn about their legal rights/responsibilities and connect with legal information and support. In Saskatoon, check out the free screening of The Good Canadian presented by Legal Aid Saskatchewan. There's lots to see and do during the 11th annual Saskatchewan Access to Justice (SKA2J) Week!