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Republic spokesman Jon Austin told HuffPost that the airline will make improvements so that its employees are better versed on the policies regarding medical identification.
canada goose clearance sale “We’re grateful to Dr. Stanford for her medical assistance onboard our flight 5935 and are sorry for any misunderstanding that may have occurred during her exchange with our in flight crew,” Austin said in a statement. “Moving forward, we are working with Delta to ensure our employees understand and consistently apply all applicable policies. Dr. Stanford’s care for the passenger remained uninterrupted throughout the duration of the medical issue.” canada goose clearance sale
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Delta changed its policy on medical credentials in 2016 after another black female doctor, Tamika Cross,accused Delta employees of ignoring her offers to help a sick passenger in favor canada goose outlet in canada of a white male doctor who was also on the plane. In that case, the female doctor did not have her medical credentials on her, whereas the male doctor did, the airline said.
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cheap Canada Goose Stanfordshared her story on Twitter, prompting other doctors to offer their own experiences. She noted that she’s been in touch with Delta’s staff buy canada goose uk but said that their conversation left her “quite uncertain that any changes will be made.” cheap Canada Goose.
