BPK 140 Chapter 14: Chapter 14 Textbook Notes
28 Jan 2019
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The canadian model is of a welfare state, in which the federal and provincial govs are in charge of health care in order to assure all. Canadians have access to quality care, regardless of where they live or how much they earn. Medical care in canada: three dominant values: dignity of the human person as an individual and social being, respect for pluralism & difference, accountability. Administered by private parties such as insurance companies, hospitals, or practitioners. A lobby group for physicians; membership is voluntary; negotiates with mscbc for fee schedule for medical services. Medical services plan of bc: all bc residents are eligible and required to enroll with medical service plan (msp) Msp operates like an automobile insurance plan, with each user paying a premium . Provincial program - pharmacare provides financial help to bc residents for eligible prescription drugs and designated medical supplies.
