The Doctors’ Strike


At one minute after midnight on July 1, 1962 the vast majority of the province’s doctors went on strike. The College’s emergency service plan was implemented but got off to a rocky start when a Yorkton area baby died of meningitis while his parent drove through the night searching in vain for medical care.

By the end of the second week, several British, American and Canadian doctors had arrived in Saskatchewan and were providing medical services withheld by local physicians. As the tension mounted so did the national and international press coverage. Editorial opinion was mixed, the common theme often being a condemnation of both the doctors and government stands.



 

 

 

 

 

As the strike entered its second week, solidarity among the striking doctors was showing signs of weakening. A rally organized by the Save Our Doctors Committee drew 4,000 instead of the predicted 40,000. Public opinion was shifting away from the doctors' cause. The College’s initial refusal to consider a mediated settlement softened.

At this critical time British Doctor and Member of the House of Lords, Stephen Taylor entered the scene. He immediately began a series of consultations with the Cabinet and the College of Physicians of Surgeons. Gradually he brought the two side close enough to end the strike.

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 


  

 

  
   
 



Criticism
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The Public Voice
7-July-1962
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Progress Report
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The Doctors' Position
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The Public Voice
14-July-1962
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Saskatchewan Adventure
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Emergency Services
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St. Elizabeth Hospital
Humboldt
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Number of Physicians
Admitting Patients
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Preeceville Union Hospital
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