HE101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Comorbidity, Trauma Center, Pediatrics
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Considered as one of the most successful government programs : based on equity fairness, compassion dignity, and solidarity. Healthcare very important to canadians: healthcare system continues to evolve. Recent years, increased concern regarding sustainability: resulting in delisting of certain services. More difficult to support certain programs due to financial restrictions. 60% of the money spent on hospitals, drugs, and physicians. In 2015, canadians spent billion on health coverage. Beginnings initial thought in 1947 by saskatchewan premier tommy douglas. 1948-1955 hospital insurance plans: bc, newfoundland, alberta, ontario. 1957 hospital insurance & diagnostic services act. 1966 national medical care act: federally mandated where federal government helped with 50% of cost and provinces would assist for the rest of the 50% (now federal government puts up less %) Portability: you are covered among all provinces in canada. Responsibilities: ensure access to specific groups. First nation & inuit communities, rcmp, armed forces, veterans,
