# Nova Scotia Patients Stuck in Care Limbo | Edmonton News

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Podcast: [Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edmonton-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7596100)
Published: 2026-09-17T23:11:59+00:00
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## Resource

A Nova Scotia auditor general’s report exposes a broken system where patients like Laura Johnston, battling lymphedema, are trapped in a catch-22: no local specialists mean no referrals, yet they’re denied out-of-province care. With 125 patients denied over four years—and many more giving up—the report calls for urgent change. Health Minister Michelle Thompson confirms action is underway, including virtual consultations and consultant support, aiming to fix the system within a year—not two. For Johnston and thousands like her, this could finally mean getting the care they deserve. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/nova-scotia-out-of-province-health-care-program-needs-changes-says-patient-9.7346767 More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/386c8c8bb79d9fe9 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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