More Protection, Choice and Improved Healthcare for Ontarians: OAND Comments on Health System Improvement Bill
Toronto (December 12, 2006) Ontarians can expect better access to high quality healthcare when the Health System Improvement Act comes into effect, according to the organization representing Ontario’s Naturopathic Doctors (NDs). The changes introduced in this bill will improve the regulation of NDs, offering important support and protection for Ontarians who choose complementary healthcare. More
To view the OAND's backgrounder, A Snapshot of Naturopathic Medicine in Ontario, click here.
Bill 171, the Health System Improvement Act, had first reading on December 12, and has now been posted on the Ontario Legislature website. This website has a webpage dedicated to the Bill, including the legislation itself, statements from the Minister and opposition, background information and related resources, including the press release from the OAND.
www.ontla.on.ca/library/bills/382/171382.htm
Bill 171 is an omnibus Bill, addressing a wide range of issues, including the Naturopathy and Homeopathy Act found in Schedule P which proposes improved regulation for Naturopathic Doctors. The Bill itself can be found here:
www.ontla.on.ca/documents/Bills/38_Parliament/session2/b171.pdf
