PSYC 3600 Chapter Notes -Publicly Funded Health Care, World Health Organization, Canada Health Act
16 Apr 2014
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National health indicators: world health statistics state that the average life expectancy for those who live in the. U. s is 79yrs old: neonatal mortality rates per 1,000 follow a similar pattern. Indicators of community health: life expectancy, neonatal mortality/survival. Canada is ranked 4th in neonatal mortality. To ensure that all eligible resident of canada have access to insured health services on a prepaid basis. First point of contact with the health care system. Prevention and treatment of common diseases and injuries. Referrals to and coordination with other level of care ( hospital and special care) Secondary services: a patient may be referred for specialized care at a hospital, at a long-term care facility or in the community, most home and continuing care services are not covered by the canada health act. The federal department of veterans affairs canada provides home care services to certain veterans. The federal government provides home care services to first nation and to inuit.
