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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Provincial Healthcare Graded

The provincial healthcare system is getting a grade of "C" from the New Brunswick Health Council in its latest report card, which is the same as last year.

The C-E-O of the Health Council Stephane Robichaud tells CHSJ News the provincial healthcare system is very good at acute care when your life is on the line but less so when it comes to managing chronic conditions and then there's getting in to see your family doctor.

Robichaud says some patients are also waiting longer for some surgeries including hip fractures and knee replacements.