HLSC 1F90 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Canada Health Act, Public Administration, Medical Equipment
15 Dec 2015
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To understand the development of the health system in canada. To identify the core elements of health systems around the world. Health care is one of canada"s largest industries (linked to service and government) Canadians rank health care as source of pride. A social good needed inadequate amounts to maintain a functioning and productive society. ~ understand when to seek help and who to seek help from. ~ understand what is covered and what is not. To be knowledgeable consumer of healthcare, it"s important to understand how the canadian healthcare system works. ~ if you cannot afford health care you rely on charity. ~ more education and equipment- doctors and hospitals more expensive. ~ doctors want to be paid more and hospitals are expensive- governments want universal health care. ~ hospital insurance & diagnostic services act (1957) ~ medical care act (1966); established programs financing act (1977) A 10- year plan to strengthen health care (2004)
