The issue of whether privatization of the preparation of the chemo drugs might have been a factor has been raised by Ontario's Health Minister after a pharmacy technician noticed a discrepancy in the amount of fluid in some of the bags.
Chief of Staff Dr. John Dornan is promising the Regional Hospital is going to be a lot more careful in the future. He's vowing there will be more specificity with suppliers.
Most hospitals mix the medications themselves and, even though the Regional has a new supplier, Dr. Dornan says it's a possible option.
