A Progressive Conservative MPP is calling for a provincial all-party committee to look at the treatment of rare diseases. Michael Harris says people who suffer from rare diseases have endless hurdles, from getting a correct diagnosis in the first place, to specialist referrals, to medication and out-of-country treatment. He will be introducing a private member's motion in the new year to strike a committee to tour the province, hearing from experts and people with rare diseases in order to develop a comprehensive strategy. (Health Minister Eric Hoskins applauded Harris for his advocacy on behalf of rare disease sufferers, but wouldn't say yet if the Liberal government will be supporting Harris' motion.)

Date: 2015-11-23
Placeline: TORONTO.
Source: The Canadian Press
Length: 13 seconds

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