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Informed consent? B.C. naturopath under investigation for treatment of involuntary psych patient

Allison Patton was previously disciplined for improperly calling herself a ‘community physician’

Bethany Lindsay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Bethany Lindsay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

17 Mar 2025 • 7 min read

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Allison Patton smiles on an election campaign poster reading 'Re-elect councillor Allison Patton.'
Naturopath Allison Patton served one term on council in Surrey, B.C. (Allison Patton/Facebook)

Bethany Lindsay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Bethany Lindsay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Bethany Lindsay is an award-winning investigative journalist who covers white-collar crime. She is based in Vancouver and previously reported for CBC News, the Vancouver Sun, and the Cambodia Daily.

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