Complaints regarding obstetrical and gynecological care in Ontario have surged, with the Patient Ombudsman reporting a 29% increase from the previous year. The rise in grievances, totaling 168 from April 2024 to March 2025, highlights persistent issues of insensitivity, poor communication, and inadequate trauma awareness among healthcare providers. Patients have voiced concerns about care received during pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal periods, particularly in light of personal histories such as sexual assault. This trend reflects a broader national increase in patient complaints, emphasizing ongoing systemic issues in communication within healthcare services.
The OPO received 168 complaints between April 2024 and March 2025, highlighting issues like insensitivity and poor communication in obstetrical and gynecological care.
Complaints have surged related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal care, with many linking grievances to a lack of responsive care for trauma history.
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