An Indigenous mother whose two eldest children were removed from her custody after her medical records were examined is challenging B.C.‘s child welfare legislation due to what she says is discrimination against parents with mental health challenges.

Moira Wyton reports. Moira is The Tyee's health reporter.

Published Monday, January 23, 2023.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/01/23/Will-BC-Cut-Case-Workers-Access-Health-Records/

An Indigenous mother whose two eldest children were removed from her custody after her medical records were examined is challenging B.C.‘s child welfare legislation due to what she says is discrimination against parents with mental health challenges. Moira Wyton reports. Moira is The Tyee's health reporter. Published Monday, January 23, 2023. https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/01/23/Will-BC-Cut-Case-Workers-Access-Health-Records/

Will BC Cut Case Workers’ Access to Health Records

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