Vancouver General Hospital diverts pregnant patients due to lack of obstetricians

Vancouver General Hospital is diverting pregnant patients due to a lack of on-call obstetricians, causing distress among clinicians. Trauma surgeons are instructed not to treat pregnant patients over 20 weeks gestation, even in emergencies, as the hospital lacks obstetrician coverage for potential C-sections. This diversion impacts specialized care, as VGH is the designated trauma center for Vancouver, and alternative hospitals may not offer the same level of trauma resuscitation.