HLSC 1F90 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Consumerism, Primary Healthcare, Medical Equipment
16 Jan 2016
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Objectives: understand the development of the health system in canada, Become knowledgeable about how the health care system works, Understand implications of systems theory in relation to health services, quality of care and population outcomes. Identify hot topics in the current health systems. Wanted people to get healthcare no matter the cost. Realized that people who can"t afford healthcare need it the most. Social good: a good needed in adequate amounts to maintain a functioning and productive society (eg. education) However: we"re working on skype doctor visits etc. Comprehensiveness (what will be covered and payed for) Accessibility ( everyone should have access to required services) Costs differ by family (how many ppl in family) Cost differ by province (quebec and british columbia low) Population growth, economy inflation, 1988 spending, aging population. Services provided at first point of contact with system; Care in community (specialized nursing care, homemaker services, adult daycare) Additional services (not covered in publicly-funded system) including.
