SSCI 1200U Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Canada Health Act, Chronic Condition, Alcoholic Drink
9 Feb 2017
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History of policies and legislation in canada. Delegated responsibility of health care to the provinces. 1946-47 saskatchewan passed an act that allowed for free hospital care for much of the population tommy douglas. 1957 hospital insurance and diagnostic services act. 50% federal coverage of hospital and diagnostic services. Remaining 50% to be covered by the provinces. Funding shifted from just hospital coverage to general medical services. Committed the federal government to five key principles: universality, accessibility, portability, comprehensiveness and public administration. New criteria for transfers to the provinces (canada health and social transfer) Provinces now have more discretion over funding allotment for health, education and social assistance. Universality: all canadians are entitled to the same level of health care, provinces and territories cannot provide different levels of coverage for different persons. 2: insures reasonable compensation to physicians and dentists for the services they provide. Promotion of healthy lifestyle changes: diet, exercise. 3: reduction in smoking, reduction in alcohol consumption, stress.
