A doctor from Haida Gwaii is concerned about a common practice he says is putting mental health patients at unnecessary risk. He said he doesn't take the decision to sedate and transfer a mental health patient lightly and there are stringent guidelines. Getting designationDr. Morton said he's hoping to get a designated hospital on Haida Gwaii so mental health patients don't have to be transferred by air. Once staff meet certain criteria like specialized training, Cascaden said Northern Health will apply for a Mental Health Act designation. (George Baker/CBC)With no chemotherapy nurse on Haida Gwaii, cancer patient Dutes Dutheil has to take a trip to Prince Rupert for treatment.

Source: CBC News November 18, 2016 21:56 UTC