HSCI 305 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Aboriginal Peoples In Canada, Allocative Efficiency, Canada Health Transfer
24 Jan 2018
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Generally satisfied with the financial protection offered by medicare. Prescription drugs, long-term care, dental care and vision care. Patient satisfaction rating are not as good - factors (one of the most important) long waiting times. Historic lack of transparency and accountability in canadian health care. Providing more information on waiting lists, patient navigation, benefits and quality, as well as reform and performance objectives of ministries/organization. Financial protection measures the extent to which individuals are protected from the financial consequences of illness. 3 factors underpin the need for financial protection. Uncertainty about the need for health care due to the unpredictability of the timing and severity of illness. The high cost of most interventions and treatments. The potential loss of earnings due to ill health. Cost of non-physician services provided by most other health care professionals. A miniscule percentage through the public purse e. g. dentists, psychologists, chiropractors, optometrists . User experience & equity in access to health care.
