NSE 112 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Health Care In Canada, Canada Health Act, Canada Health Transfer
2 Apr 2019
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Week 5 objectives: describe key principles of the canada health act (1984) and their implications for health care delivery, 5 principles. A public authority administers and operates the health insurance plan of a province or territory on a non-profit basis-- those operating for profit will have to pay an expense. The health care insurance plan of a province or territory must cover all insured health services provided by hospitals and physicians -- however doesn"t cover eye and dental care tho. Entitles all insured residents of a province or territory to be insured by the provincial or territorial health care insurance plan. Residents are entitled to a certain level of coverage when they are in another province or territory within canada, or when they travel within canada or abroad. Additional charges for insured services are not permitted. No discrimination based on age, health status or financial circumstances: discuss the evolution of canadian health care system.
