On Sept. 24, two days before the provincial election was called, the Medical Services Commission signed off on changes that restrict virtual "group medical visits" to 30 patients, down from 50, effective Nov. 1. Patient advocates have noted that this change will reduce access to care for people with many chronic health conditions. It also directly contradicts the recommendations from our research with people with long COVID. Read More
Opinion: New government must halt NDP changes to 'lifeline' of care for people with long COVID
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Vancouver SunBy Hardip JohalEXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Opinion: Group medical visits play a key role in reducing the burden of care on other parts of the health system. Restricting them will not reduce demand for care but will harm patients and strain health systems
Key Takeaways
- Opinion: New government must halt NDP changes to 'lifeline' of care for people with long COVID.
- Opinion: Group medical visits play a key role in reducing the burden of care on other parts of the health system.
- Restricting them will not reduce demand for care but will harm patients and strain health systems On Sept.
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