Module 1 Flashcards
(19 cards)
What type of country is Canada?
Colonial country
What form of government does Canada have?
Constitutional monarchy
What type of political structure does Canada have?
Federation
What are the two levels of government in Canada?
Central federal government and provincial/territorial governments
What is the WHO definition of health?
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Affirmed in Alma-Ata declaration
What does the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion affirm?
Social, economic, and environmental aspects of health.
It emphasizes the importance of these aspects for overall health.
According to the Ottawa Charter, what must an individual or group be able to do to be healthy?
Identify and realize aspirations, satisfy needs, and change or cope with the environment.
This highlights the active role of individuals in their health.
What is TERTIARY prevention?
Interventions after disease or injury occurs
TERTIARY prevention aims to reduce the impact of an ongoing illness or injury.
What is SECONDARY prevention?
Intervention after a disease process has begun but before it is symptomatic
SECONDARY prevention focuses on early detection and treatment to halt progression.
What is PRIMARY prevention?
Intervention before there is evidence of disease or injury
PRIMARY prevention aims to prevent the onset of disease through risk reduction.
Who administers health insurance plans in Canada?
Provincial/territorial
Each province or territory is responsible for its own health insurance plan administration.
Who regulates and ensures the safety of prescription drugs in Canada?
Federal
The federal government oversees drug regulation and safety measures.
Is public health administration in Canada federal, provincial/territorial, or both?
Both
Public health initiatives involve cooperation between federal and provincial/territorial governments.
Who is responsible for planning and funding hospitals and health facilities?
Provincial/territorial
Provinces and territories handle the planning and funding of health facilities.
Who provides medically necessary hospital and doctors’ services?
Provincial/territorial
These services are provided under provincial or territorial health insurance plans.
Who is responsible for the planning and implementation of health promotion initiatives?
Provincial/territorial
Each province or territory manages its health promotion and public health initiatives.
Who provides services for First Nations peoples living on reserves?
Federal
The federal government is responsible for health services for First Nations individuals on reserves.
Who negotiates fee schedules with health professionals?
Provincial/territorial
Provinces and territories negotiate fees with healthcare providers.
