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Waiting for emergency care – how long is too long?
By Alan Katz and Jennifer Enns
The inconsistencies of Canadian healthcare
By Robert Brown
Is it fair to make a public appeal for a live organ donor?
By Jennifer Chandler
The public response to the appeal on behalf of Eugene Melnyk, owner of the Ottawa Senators hockey team, for a liver donor has been a heart-warming demonstration of the generosity of our community. Fortunately, a donor was found and the transplant was performed in time to save his life.
How to eliminate MRI wait lists in the public health system
By Nick Mohtadi
Value for money appears to be finally getting the attention it merits as Alberta’s new health minister, Stephen Mandel, takes the reins of the portfolio that is close to consuming 50% of the province’s operating budget.

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