B.C. doctor behind nature prescriptions taking idea global at biodiversity summit
The Vancouver Sun reports that a B.C. doctor behind Canada's nature prescribing program is taking the idea global at a biodiversity summit.
Illustrative photoA British Columbia doctor is behind Canada's nature prescribing program and is taking the idea global at a biodiversity summit, according to the Vancouver Sun.
What the Vancouver Sun describes
The newspaper reports that the program lets doctors recommend that patients spend time outdoors. It also reports that doctors can write prescriptions for free park passes.
The Vancouver Sun calls the program successful. That is the newspaper's characterization. The information available to NORTHLINE did not include data or other evidence behind it.
What we don't yet know
NORTHLINE's information is limited to the Vancouver Sun's headline and summary. We could not confirm:
- The doctor's name
- The name, date and location of the summit
- What the doctor's role at the summit is
- How the program is run, or how many patients have used it
NORTHLINE will update this story if those details are confirmed. Readers can find the full account in the original Vancouver Sun report.
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