A recently obtained access-to-information request from Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services reveals that there were 316 out-of-province treatment referrals from January 1, 2023, to June 24, 2024.
278 patients were referred for cancer care – radiation, and 20 declined/opted out.
38 were referred for cardiac care, with 23 referred as part of MOU and 15 due to complexity.
On July 9, 2024, it was reported that NLHS spent $4,171,418.22 on out-of-province radiation treatment referrals from January 1, 2023, to June 11, 2024.
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Matt Barter is a graduate of the Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty at Memorial University of Newfoundland, holding a degree in Political Science with a minor in Sociology. He enjoys reading thought-provoking articles, taking walks in nature, and volunteering in the community.
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