HLTH245 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Workplace Safety & Insurance Board, Eric Hoskins, Medical Abortion
23 Jan 2018
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Lecture 2: organization and governance federal and provincial/territorial. Where do we stand today: canadian constitution does not specifically address (cid:498)health(cid:499) or (cid:498)healthcare(cid:499), federal and provincial/territorial governments have varying degrees of jurisdiction, canada health act states what the provinces and territories must uphold to receive federal money. 30-second civics class: canada has three levels of government: Mayor: discuss the federal, provincial, and territorial division of health care roles and responsibilities. Identify the common elements among the provincial/territorial governments: describe how governmental and non-governmental agencies influence health care policy and programs. ** the names of people, ministries, branches/agencies, or programs/services do not need to be memorized (exceptions will be noted). We are expected to understand the roles and relationships between federal/provincial/territorial ministries and other agencies. ** know from textbook, what organizations are called, and what they do. Does canada have a national health insurance plan: canada has 13 separate insurance plans run by the 10 provinces and 3 territories.
