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Osprey Media. - Brantford Expositor

so much for the free health care myth

Osprey Media. - Brantford Expositor: "Urgent care clinic fee will cut wait times

By Susan Gamble
Local News - Saturday, November 18, 2006 Updated @ 11:59:49 PM

A controversial new program designed to reduce the number of people waiting to see doctors has been launched by the Brantford Urgent Care clinic.

About 2,000 clients of the clinic got a letter at the beginning of the month outlining an extended coverage policy they could purchase that would mean skipping waits to get certain prescription renewals or laboratory tests.

The $90 annual fee was quickly paid by some who want to avoid one- or two-hour waits in the clinic just for prescription refills, but others are upset about the program and wondering if its legal. "