Wait times for surgery and diagnostic scans are a continuing problem in B.C., and pressure on health care system is increasing. (Black Press files)

Wait times for surgery and diagnostic scans are a continuing problem in B.C., and pressure on health care system is increasing. (Black Press files)

Question of the Week, Aug. 8, 2018

If you could pay to jump a waiting list for a medical procedure, would you do it?

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