Accessing alternative health care

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All practitioners who provide alternative health care are regulated and licensed.
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When it comes to your health care, you want to make decisions that are best for you. Among your options are the many varieties of alternative health care. But there are certain things to be aware of if you go that route. There can be implications for quality control, whether your treatment will be covered by health insurance, and what recourse you have if something goes sideways.

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  • This information applies to British Columbia, Canada
  • Reviewed for legal accuracy in November 2021
  • Time to read: 9 minutes

Reviewed for legal accuracy by

Lisa C. Fong, KC, Ng Ariss Fong

Lisa C. Fong, KC

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