KINE 1020 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Community Mental Health Service, Ontario Health Insurance Plan, Urology
19 May 2016
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Health: not so easy to define, world health organization: a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease. The enjoyment of the highest attainable health is a fundamental human right : not merely an absence of disease or infirmity. An invitation to health, canadian edition suggests that being healthy (and well) is: The canadian health care concept (1974 lalonde report) In 1974, a canadian health field concept was presented that included lifestyle and environment. Canada has a government-sponsored public plan available to all citizens that covers almost all elements of healthcare (usually not medications) . The united states offers some government-sponsored programs, but the majority buy private healthcare through their employer. Patient protection and affordable care act (obamacare) Canada promises care to all citizens; no one is uninsured because of income or job medical insurance. Canada has longer wait times for access to care.
