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Private health care won’t reduce wait times — it may raise them, report says(globalnews.ca)

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A new report released Thursday says that privatization of health care in Ontario won’t reduce wait times but may actually increase them.

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Papamousse@beehaw.org
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I’m in Quebec, it’s 12 to 18 months to see a specialist…

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folkrav@lemmy.ca
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Wildly varies based on your specific health profile, and above all, what kind of specialist.

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sik0fewl@kbin.socialOP
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And the perceived urgency of your medical issue.

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