N.S. study shows gaps in care for patients who use drugs
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N.S. study shows gaps in care for patients who use drugs
Description
July 19, 2022
New research highlights the ongoing need to expand addiction treatment for patients hospitalized with injecting-related infections. The study was led by a Nova Scotian doctor and points to gaps in care for people who use drugs that can unnecessarily lead to further harms once they're discharged. Alexa MacLean has the details.
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N.S. study shows gaps in care for patients who use drugs01:58 | July 19, 2022 -
Busy beavers create freshwater reservoir, helping rural N.S. fire department02:21 | July 31, 2026 -
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N.S. study shows gaps in care for patients who use drugs01:58 | July 19, 2022
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Busy beavers create freshwater reservoir, helping rural N.S. fire department02:21 | July 31, 2026
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2 candidates in the running to become N.S. Liberal’s next leader01:55 | July 31, 2026
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 3025:33 | July 30, 2026
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Halifax Busker Festival marks 40 years01:55 | July 30, 2026
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Striking Nova Scotia emergency dispatchers call on employer to return to bargaining table02:14 | July 30, 2026
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Halifax rental company offering prospective tenants incentive to get rid of their cars02:11 | July 29, 2026
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Nova Scotia rolls out new RCMP billing model02:13 | July 29, 2026
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: July 2011:35 | July 20, 2026
N.S. study shows gaps in care for patients who use drugs
Description
July 19, 2022
New research highlights the ongoing need to expand addiction treatment for patients hospitalized with injecting-related infections. The study was led by a Nova Scotian doctor and points to gaps in care for people who use drugs that can unnecessarily lead to further harms once they're discharged. Alexa MacLean has the details.
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