Sociology 2246A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Regina Manifesto, Allopathic Medicine, Universal Health Care
12 Apr 2019
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Chapter 13 - power, politics, and values: the canadian health-care system. Introduction: is health care a fundamental right or a commodity for purchase. Canada"s health-care system runs on the core values of equity, fairness, and solidarity. This reflects the view that health care as a right. Medicare was developed in 1971, but now it is in crisis due to the aging population and increasing costs. There is a debate about costs which questions whose interests are being served. The initiative began in 1919, however health problems became worse due to the great. By the 1930s and 1940s, allopathic medicine become more popular, while private medicine dominated the health care system. Canada fell behind in making health care economically accessible for the entire population, while after wwii canadians lobbied against the idea. Government initiatives emerged in the 1930s who argued for the welfare state. The regina manifesto was developed as one of the policies that led to state-funded health insurance.
