Canadian Armed Forces members deserve easier access to health care

To begin addressing the need for more timely and efficient access to musculoskeletal care, the requirement for a physician's referral for CAF members who seek treatment from chiropractors should be removed.

Members of the 3rd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment are pictured conducting a medical evacuation exercise at CFB Valcartier on Sept. 25, 2019. Military personnel passionately represent and protect our country. They deserve the best possible care our health-care system can offer, while in active duty or after they’ve completed their service, writes Gerald Olin. Department of National Defence photograph by Private Marc-André Leclerc

Opinion

BY GERALD OLIN

November 20, 2019

Members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) voluntarily and selflessly dedicate their careers to keeping our country safe while putting their bodies through tremendously high physical stresses. Unsurprisingly, musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries are one of the most common occupational risks in the milita...

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