HealthCare Delivery

Question 1

what is the Social Safety Net?

Answer 1

Collection of government programs designed to provide financial assistance and basic services

Question 2

provide examples of government programs within the social safety net

Answer 2

• EI
• CPP
• social assistance for low income individuals or families
• universal healthcare

Question 3

what are the principles of Medicare?

Answer 3

• publicly funded
• universal access for Canadian citizens and PR’s
• provided based on need

Question 4

what was Tommy Douglas’ contribution to Medicare?

Answer 4

the Saskatchewan premier advocated for a universal health program, enacting the Saskatchewan Universal Medical Insurance Plan that continued to evolve and influence the Canada Health Act

Question 5

what was the goal of the Canada Health Act?

Answer 5

to provide access to health services without financial barriers to all Canadians, making health accesibility equitable among Canadians

Question 6

which level of government shapes insurance policies?

Answer 6

provincial

Question 7

what are the 5 principles of the Canada Health Act?

Answer 7

1. Public administration
2. Comprehensiveness
3. Universality
4. Portability
5. Accessibility

Question 8

define public administration

of the Canada health act

Answer 8

the Canada health act should operate on a non-profit basis of public authority and should advance in the interest of the people without profit motives

Question 9

define comprehensiveness

in the Canada health act

Answer 9

all relevant or necessary services should be covered by this insurance program

Question 10

define universality

in the Canada Health Act

Answer 10

All legal/eligible residents have access regardless of socioeconomic status, geographic location and other factors

Question 11

define portability

in the Canada health act

Answer 11

Canadians retain their insurance coverage when moving from province to province (or territory) for up to 3 months until they are registered into the new provincial health system

Question 12

define accessibility

in the Canada health act

Answer 12

residents should have no barriers in terms of transportation, technology, service availability

Question 13

which official oversees Health Canada?

Answer 13

Minister of Health

Question 14

what is the responsibility of the Minister of Health within Health Canada?

Answer 14

Oversees health-related laws and regulations and works collaboratively with provinces and territories on health issues.

Question 15

define primary care

Answer 15

the first point of contact withn the health care system, includes family doctors, NP’s, walk in clinics

Question 16

define primary health care

Answer 16

a more comprehensive process that focuses on holistic practices and health promotion, may include primary care

Question 17

define secondary health care

Answer 17

specialized care provided by specialists or done at a hospital

specialist consultations, hospital care (non emergent), surgery

Question 18

define tertiary health care

Answer 18

Advanced medical care, typically for severe or complex conditions

e.g. major surgeries, specialized hospitals (cancer center etc), ICUs

Question 19

define quaternary health care

Answer 19

Highly specialized care, often experimental or cutting-edge treatments

e.g. research hospitals

Question 20

define health care reform

Answer 20

a broad term that encompasses discussions, modifications, and the development of health policies (typically by the government) that shapes the delivery of healthcare services

Question 21

define primary health care reform

Answer 21

health care reform based on health promotion, improved access to care, approaches to health challenges and care delivery

improving overall health system accessibility

Question 22

define secondary health care reform

Answer 22

health care reform focused on hospital restructuring, adopting business model, addressing efficiency, upgrading technology to address health inequities

Question 23

provide examples of acute care agencies

Answer 23

hospitals, ER’s, urgent care centres and cancer care centres

Question 24

what is the role of primary care agencies?

Answer 24

coordinate primary health care services

Question 25

what is the role of continuing care agencies?

Answer 25

supervise providers and service contracts

Question 26

what is the role of mental health and recovery agencies?

Answer 26

provide recovery supports

Question 27

what was Romanow's contribution to Canadian health care?

Answer 27

suggested the coverage of drugs

Question 28

define vulnerability

Answer 28

refers to individuals or groups being at greater risk of harm or poor health due to their exposure to specific social conditions

Question 29

define structural vulnerability

Answer 29

social position that causes physical and emotional harm to disadvantaged groups in consistent, patterned ways

Question 30

define social determinants of health

Answer 30

interrelated non-medical factors that influence health outcomes (i.e. anything outside of illness and pathology)

Question 31

define equality

Answer 31

everyone gets the same resources regardless of personal circumstances

Question 32

define equity

Answer 32

personal circumstances are taken into account to ensure each person has the same opportunity and resources to reach an equal outcome

Question 33

define health equity

Answer 33

all people have a chance to live a healthy life despite of their personal circumstance (e.g. socioeconomic status, gender)