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B.C. doctor quits, says she was punished for unsanctioned overdose prevention sites | Globalnews.ca

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Dr. Jess Wilder says she was placed on leave as punishment for her public advocacy work.

Island Health says it’s not punishing Dr. Wilder and administrative leave is to ensure people are still paid while they are under investigation.

Doctors for Safer Drug Policy set up unauthorized overdose prevention sites at two hospitals in November 2024 .

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