B.C. health minister addresses controversial plans for emergency health care
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British Columbia's health minister is expected to address a controversial solution to issues with 911 during a Friday morning news conference.
British Columbia's health minister is expected to address controversial plans for improvements to emergency health care during a Friday morning news conference.
An advisory from his ministry says Adrian Dix will make an announcement about "supporting first responders and improving emergency health care."
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While specific details of this announcement have not been provided, it is likely to involve integration of fire and ambulance services reported by CTV News last month.
CTV News Vancouver has been asking union and government leaders whether a hybrid model or greater co-operation between paramedics and firefighters may be a solution to ongoing issues demand for ambulance service in the province.
Last month, it was confirmed that discussions were underway, and it was hinted that there could be some changes to the scope of firefighters' medical role.
And based on the events of this week, Dix is likely to address or be asked about a controversial solution to 911 wait times in B.C.
