Edmonton orthopedic surgeons are raising alarms about potential widespread surgery cancellations due to a funding dispute involving hospital doctors known as surgical hospitalists. As their stipend contracts expire on April 1, patient care could be significantly disrupted, leading to delays in trauma surgeries and cancellations of elective procedures. While Alberta Health Services is monitoring the situation and seeking alternative support, the situation remains precarious, with officials acknowledging that inpatient orthopedic surgeries may be most affected.
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