Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you, gentlemen. It's great to have you here with us today.
I'm interested in the discussion about the limited pool of health services and health service providers that we have in the general health care system in the country. It's a very astute observation, in response to the question from the parliamentary secretary.
With a limited pool...I want to ask about musculoskeletal injuries, for example. You mentioned that you have pharmacists, medical doctors, and nurses. If anybody wants chiropractic care they have to go off the base to get it, and I'm sure there are members who access those services where they're available.
We have a group of chiropractors on the Hill today presenting to the industry committee.
Given the shortage of resources and medical manpower to deal with some of these injuries, is there any consideration given to using other health care professionals, who may be very well qualified, to take some of the burden off those medical doctors? About 30% of the cases presenting to traditional medical offices are musculoskeletal--sprain, strain, joint-related injuries that can be managed very well by a non-medical practitioner such as a chiropractor. Has any consideration been given to expanding the range of services available on the base to help to take the pressure off those officers who are overworked?