HSCI 305 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Prescription Drug, Canada Health Act, Hydromorphone
17 Mar 2018
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Problematic concept context: theories why physician volume is changing over time. *female doctors working less -> cohort changes not unique to change hospital insurance and diagnostic service act -> review where it came from. Mr sanders: our system in canada is better than that of the states (cid:862)ca(cid:374)ada has a u(cid:374)i(cid:448)ersal health-care system and that is far more efficient than the dysfunctional u. s non-syste(cid:373)(cid:863) Important points: accessible, affordable, offers high-quality care. Total spending, wealthy nation, etc. plays a role in health system we should be more demanding as a health system. Curriculum changes in programs at ubc -> all programs train front line. Unique: brings together groups for training in (cid:858)(cid:272)ultural safety(cid:859) Option of injectables without going through pharmacists -> more accessible (interest for od crisis) There are options for seniors and low-income households. *highest rate of barriers: younger people (18-34) and low-income households. Most people spend up to and between -500.
