Ch 4,7 Flashcards
When did China’s latest healthcare reform effort take place and how long did it take to complete?
2005, 4 years
What document came out of the culmination of China’s healthcare reform?
Opinions on deepening the reform of the health care system 2009
The WHO is composed of the ____ _____ _____ , which is the decision making and policymaking body of WHO, composed of delegations from all WHO member states
World health assembly
How many countries make up the WHO?
193 member countries
The _____ ____ facilitates the work of the world health assembly and advises on technical issues related to health
Executive board
The _____ is the main implementation body of WHO’s policymaking work and includes approximately ______ health experts and support staff.
Secretariat, 8000
WHO has 6 core functions and they’re outlined in the 11th general programme of work for the years 2006-2015:
- Act as a leader and partner on health issues worldwide
2 set research priorities and encourage the sharing of health related knowledge - Estab standards of practice and support and monitor their adoption
- Advance policy options founded on ethical and EBP
- Lend technical support to health intitiaves and contribute to capacity building
- Monitor health issues around the world and identify patterns and trends
How can proposals be submitted to the WHO?
By any assembly member
When can proposals not be submitted?
In times of emergencies and other administrative considerations, proposals for new projects and initiatives can be included on the supplementary agenda of any session of the Assembly
How much majority vote is needed in the WHO for proposals to be adopted?
2/3
Where is policy implementation carried out in the WHO?
Secretariat
Type A influenza in wild or domestic birds. Can become a public health danger if a mutation allows it to more easily infect humans
Avian influenza
When was h1n1 detected? And what is it a mix of?
2009, swine, human, and avian flu
When was the WHO global task force on cholera estab?
1992
What’s the most well known initiative of the WHO program?
Campaign to eradicate small pox, which was successful in 1979
What is the global leader in formulating health policy?
Who
Why has WHO drawn criticism from various groups?
Bc they focus on disease surveillance, many believe that the bureaucratic nature and its perceived slow reaction time undermine their ability to respond in urgent situations
An independent assessment of the WHOs response to h1n1 concluded that the WHo needed improvement in a number of areas:
- No standard way to measure the severity of an outbreak
- Not transparent about the members who served on the emergency committee which led to speculation that they had ties to influenza vaccine producing pharma companies
- They had difficulty distributing the vaccines in developing countries
What did the report on h1n1 recommend?
That the WHO establish an emergency fund for disease outbreaks, have advance agreement in pace with pharmaceutical companies to supply vaccines on an as needed basis, and set up a health emergency corps of personnel to mobilize in the event of ann outbreak
Where is the vast majority of health policy in a country made?
At the national level of each country
Who is canada’s head of state and who cares out the formal duties?
King or queen of england and the governor general of canada carries out the monarchs formal duty
What is canada main legislative body?
House of commons made of elected local representatives called Members of parlaiment
How many political parties are there in Canada and what are they?
- Conservative, liberal, New Democratic, Bloc Québécois, green party
Canada is divided up into electoral districts or _____, on the basis of population with one MP elected per ______
Riding, riding
This acts as a review board in Canada introduced by the house of commons and senators are chosen for appointments by the prime minister
Senate
Elected officials in canada who are not members of the ruling party become the ___ ____.
Official opposition
How many provinces and territories is canada made up of?
10 provinces and 3 territories
Responsibility for national defense, foreign policy, and international trade in Canada rests with ? Where’s healthcare and education lie with the?
Federal government, provincial or territory responsibility
Healthcare in Canada is funded by taxpayers at the provincial level but also through federal taxation by way of the?
Canada health transfer
This act stipulates that provinces and territories insure residents for all medically necessary primary and tertiary care provided by physicians and hospitals.
Canada health act
When was the Canada health act signed into law?
1984
Canada health act sets forth the following:
- Must be admin public ally and as a not for profit operation
- Must provide insurance for all necessary health services
- All residents have the right to the same level of care
- Must be portable from one province or territory to another
- All insured residents should have reasonable access to healthcare services
How are bills introduced in Canada?
Introduced in House of Commons or senate
Goes thru 3 rounds of readings and reviews
Also sent to a committee for clause by clause examination before the third and final reading
If accepted and passed by both chambers it’s submitted for royal assent, this approval is given by the Governor General on behalf of the queen of England
How much GDP in Canada is spent on healthcare?
11%
What’s canadas healthcare spending per capita?
4,196$
The movement of an industry in a country from public to the private sphere.
Privatization
Who are the key stakeholders in Canada?
Federal government, health Canada, federal health dept, provincial govt,
What are the major health priorities faced by canada, two key demographic challenges?
The aging population
Lowpopulation density outside of major urban areas
What specific health concerns is Canada focused on?
Chronic diseases like arthritis and diabetes, mental health concerns like depression
This is a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy?
Sweden
What’s the name of swedens legislative assembly?
Riksdag elected by the people every four years
How many other representatives are selected by the prime minister to become ministers and form the cabinet?
21
Who is the head of state in sweden?
The reigning monarch and they have no power
The swedish constitution is made up of 4 fundamental laws:
- The institute of government (outlines the functioning of swedes government and elections)
- The act of succession (regulates who inherits the throne of the swedish monarchy)
- The freedom of the press act (guarantees the people’s right to disseminate information)
- The fundamental law on freedom of expression (gives citizens the right to access government documents)
Is sweden subject to the legislation of the european union?
Yes, some laws are automatically adopted by sweden however some must pass through a vote in the Riksdag to be formally incorporated
How is healthcare financed in sweden?
Primarily financed through a county council income tax paid by individuals, patients are charged a small fee for services and the county council pays the remaining costs. The govt sets an annual out of pocket ceiling for individuals
How many of the population in sweden use private insurance?
3% due to the comprehensiveness of the public healthcare system
How are new laws proposed in sweden?
Apps a committee of inquiry to study the feasibility
Committee writes a report and circulated to relevant agencies and the council on legislation for consideration
Govt then presents bill to the Riksdag to vote on, if yes it is published in the Swedish code of statutes
What’s the gdp in sweden spent on healthcare?
10%
How much healthcare spending per capita is spent in sweden?
3,690$
What do primary health care centers offer in sweden?
Basic medical and public health services
What do county and district hospitals offer in sweden?
Provide specialized healthcare services such as organ transplants and heart surgery
Who wields the influence on healthcare and health policy in sweden?
National, county, and municipal levels of government