Smoke signals and carrier pigeons

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In this editorial, Peter Hutten-Czapski uses a fairy tale to highlight the challenges faced by rural healthcare providers in Ontario. The story describes a fictional town where local medical practitioners are forced to send lab tests to a distant central laboratory, resulting in delayed diagnoses and treatment. This allegory underscores the importance of timely local medical services and the potential risks of centralized healthcare systems for rural communities.

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