Citation

Hamilton J. CMAJ 1998; 158(4): 520-525.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Canadian Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9627567

PMCID

PMC1228929

Abstract

The remarkable ice storm that brought life to a standstill in most of Eastern Ontario and Quebec in January had a huge impact on medical services. Hospitals that lost power found themselves serving as shelters not only for patients but also for staff members and nearby residents. Doctors' offices were forced to close and a large number of operations were cancelled. The 2 articles that follow detail the huge impact the "ice storm of the century" had on health care.

Language: en