Battle over private health care draws to a close after almost a decade in the courts FOR OTT
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A constitutional challenge by a doctor who argues patients should have the right to pay for private care if the public system leaves them waiting too long is expected to wrap up today in a Vancouver courtroom.
Dr. Brian Day began his battle a decade ago against the British Columbia government. The case started in B.C. Supreme Court in 2016 and final arguments are scheduled to come to a close today.
Day, an orthopedic surgeon, has centred his battle on arguments around B.C. patients having a right to pay for services if wait times in the public system are too long.
Guest: Keith Baldrey
Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief
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A constitutional challenge by a doctor who argues patients should have the right to pay for private care if the public system leaves them waiting too long is expected to wrap up today in a Vancouver courtroom.
Dr. Brian Day began his battle a decade ago against the British Columbia government. The case started in B.C. Supreme Court in 2016 and final arguments are scheduled to come to a close today.
Day, an orthopedic surgeon, has centred his battle on arguments around B.C. patients having a right to pay for services if wait times in the public system are too long.
Guest: Keith Baldrey
Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief
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