
Here is a press release which I think reflects the views of the breast cancer testing class members.
EASTERN HEALTH DAMAGES TRUST AGAIN
The release late Friday of the information that another 38 breast cancer patients were found who need retesting, is a further example of “the corporate spin doctoring by which Eastern Health created the crisis of confidence in health care which led to the Inquiry”, lawyer Ches Crosbie said Monday.
Ches Crosbie Barristers is court appointed lawyer for the members of the Breast Cancer Testing Class Action.
“I was prepared to give Eastern Health the benefit of the doubt, but this shows their priority is still to minimize damage to the organization. Patients come second”, said Mr. Crosbie. “This is not yet a patient centered organization.” Eastern Health initially refused further comment, but under pressure agreed Sunday evening to hold a press conference this morning.
Mr. Crosbie added that as court appointed lawyer for the people involved, he would have expected to be informed of the situation before a public statement was made.
Mr. Crosbie added that this new communications blunder has deepened the damage to patient trust.
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You can see the Eastern Health press release here, and CBC news coverage here.
Comments to my blog on the "divide and conquer" approach were very effective and helpful in preparing for mediation. Your comments on this latest conduct would also be valuable. The question: as a breast cancer patient, what is your reaction to Eastern Health's communications strategy regarding the 38 newly discovered patients?
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I just finished reading the comments left by other women and the anguish continues. I will be so happy when the class action suit is settled so we can go on with our lives as best we can. We have to live with the torment and questions about our treatment for the rest of our lives. Unless you are directly involved with this, it is difficult to fully comprehend what it means to us, the victims.
I was diagnosed in 2002, had the biopsy, was told I didn't have breast cancer to go home and enjoy Christmas with my family. On January 3rd I was called into the surgeon's office and was told the pathology report was back from Eastern Health and that I did have breast cancer! I could go on about what happened but bottomline is that we, the victims, live with a cloud over our heads everyday because of the ER/PR fiasco. We put our trust in the healthcare system to help us, to be honest with us, and to do the best they can for us....so come on, Eastern Health, learn your lessons! Be forthright with your patients! We deserve the truth and we deserve support when we need it!