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Doctor's Lawsuit Against Health Authority Settled
3 Dec
Summary
- Physician reached a settlement with Fraser Health Authority.
- Lawsuit alleged wrongful dismissal after speaking about hospital conditions.
- Doctor advocates for healthcare workers to speak without fear.
Emergency room physician Kaitlin Stockton has resolved a lawsuit against Fraser Health Authority concerning allegations of wrongful dismissal. The legal action was initiated after Stockton attempted to inform patients about concerning conditions within two healthcare facilities where she was employed.
Stockton stated that her advocacy for systemic improvements in patient care is ongoing and expressed a desire for doctors to feel secure when reporting issues without facing censorship. While the specific terms of the settlement were not publicly disclosed, Stockton conveyed her satisfaction that the legal dispute has concluded.
The lawsuit, filed in June, claimed Stockton experienced constructive dismissal and sought $500,000 in damages for alleged mistreatment. She has since found employment with Vancouver Coastal Health and has met with legislators to discuss evidence-based solutions for improving healthcare management.
