We turn our attention to another concerning healthcare coverage story. A 37-year-old Ontario father is suffering from Stage 4 melanoma, and is seeking out-of-country treatment. There is just one problem: OHIP refused to cover it but not for reasons you would expect. We explain what happened next – and expand upon the bigger picture.

Ivermectin is a great drug to treat certain parasitic infections but people claiming it has cancer-fighting properties do not have evidence to substantiate these claims.

Your Calls and Comments:

• Wait times for care
• What is manometry and the surgeon’s requirement to use this test to assess achalasia or narrowing of the esophagus?
• Spinal stenosis and loss of balance.

Playlist

1st segment

Intro:  We’re Not Gonna Take It – Twister Sister

Outro: Put a Little Love in Your Heart – Jackie DeShannon

2nd segment

Intro: Just Another Night – Ian Hunter

Outro: Help Me Make It Through the Night -Willie Nelson

3rd segment

Intro: Ain’t No Pleasing You – Chas & Dave

Outro:  Somethin’ Stupid – Frank Sinatra, Nancy Sinatra

4th segment

Intro:  Welcome to My Nightmare – Alice Cooper

Outro: Cruel – The EverLove