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Alberta's Self-Referral Test Plan Sparks Concern | Calgary News
Alberta’s new self-referral program for diagnostic imaging is sparking chaos—clinics are confused, technicians are overwhelmed, and experts warn it could deepen healthcare inequality. Launched just days ago, the policy lets patients book MRIs and ultrasounds without a doctor’s referral, promising faster access and cancer detection incentives. But with wait times already at 72 days and staff stretched thin, many clinics are holding off, fearing the system will buckle under unnecessary demand. Critics say this move risks creating a two-tiered system by rebranding preventative testing as a…
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