HS 3040A/B Study Guide - Comprehensive Final Exam Guide - Government Of Ontario, Primary Care, Ford Focus

• School: Western University
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: Health Sciences 3040A/B
• Professor: Keri Selkirk

Document Summary

Lecture 1 - introduction to health care systems. Not defined in the cha each province decides this for themselves. People who live in northern ontario government pays for them to get to. One exception in sw ontario is that there are popn"s that aren"t insured by choice (menanites) The government covers care for these groups. How generally does the ontario system work: governed. There are many decision makers b/w policy writing and what is implemented. Policy is not specific enough to result in specific outcomes. Even legislation leaves room for interpretation can result in mixed messages. It is important to make sure everyone has the same understanding of how a policy will be implemented: organized. Many interactions w/ social service and justice agencies. For most organizations in the local health integration network agreements are w/ the ministry of health in primary care. Some can have funding agreements w/ 5 different ministries.