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Why Quebec doctors say proposed colour system for patient priority is concerning

2 days ago

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2 days agoNewsDuration 2:24The federation representing the province’s general practitioners is sounding the alarm again as negotiations with the Legault government over a new agreement defining their working conditions get underway. They’re not alone in sharing concerns over a proposed colour-coded system that would identify patients by priority and redistribute family doctors to the most vulnerable ones.

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