Alberta dual-practice doctors could begin offering private surgeries in fall (opens original article in a new tab)

Alberta's government plans to allow dual-practice doctors to offer private surgeries starting in September, with concerns about impact on the public healthcare system.

• Alberta's government will allow some doctors to offer private surgeries in September
• Doctors must work in public facilities but details on hours are not yet determined
• Private surgeries will not include emergency or life-threatening procedures