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British Columbia's health minister celebrating a judge's decision against a surgeon
BY , Sep 11, 2020 12:30 AM - REPORT AN ERROR
(File) -British Columbia's Minister of Health, Adrian Dix giving his views during a press conference. - B.C. government
(File) -British Columbia's Minister of Health, Adrian Dix giving his views during a press conference. - B.C. government
British Columbia's health minister is celebrating a judge's decision against a surgeon advocating for the rights of patients to pay for private medical care.
Adrian Dix says it highlights the significant role of the public health-care system as a cornerstone of Canada's identity.
Doctor Brian Day challenged the province's Medicare Protection Act, which bans extra billing and private insurance for medically necessary procedures.
After a four year trial, a judge ruled that Day and other plaintiffs failed to show patients' rights are being infringed by the act, adding its focus is on equitable access, not ability to pay.
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