HealthCare Delivery Flashcards
what is the Social Safety Net?
Collection of government programs designed to provide financial assistance and basic services
provide examples of government programs within the social safety net
- EI
- CPP
- social assistance for low income individuals or families
- universal healthcare
what are the principles of Medicare?
- publicly funded
- universal access for Canadian citizens and PR’s
- provided based on need
what was Tommy Douglas’ contribution to Medicare?
the Saskatchewan premier advocated for a universal health program, enacting the Saskatchewan Universal Medical Insurance Plan that continued to evolve and influence the Canada Health Act
what was the goal of the Canada Health Act?
to provide access to health services without financial barriers to all Canadians, making health accesibility equitable among Canadians
which level of government shapes insurance policies?
provincial
what are the 5 principles of the Canada Health Act?
- Public administration
- Comprehensiveness
- Universality
- Portability
- Accessibility
define public administration
of the Canada health act
the Canada health act should operate on a non-profit basis of public authority and should advance in the interest of the people without profit motives
define comprehensiveness
in the Canada health act
all relevant or necessary services should be covered by this insurance program
define universality
in the Canada Health Act
All legal/eligible residents have access regardless of socioeconomic status, geographic location and other factors
define portability
in the Canada health act
Canadians retain their insurance coverage when moving from province to province (or territory) for up to 3 months until they are registered into the new provincial health system
define accessibility
in the Canada health act
residents should have no barriers in terms of transportation, technology, service availability
which official oversees Health Canada?
Minister of Health
what is the responsibility of the Minister of Health within Health Canada?
Oversees health-related laws and regulations and works collaboratively with provinces and territories on health issues.
define primary care
the first point of contact withn the health care system, includes family doctors, NP’s, walk in clinics
define primary health care
a more comprehensive process that focuses on holistic practices and health promotion, may include primary care
define secondary health care
specialized care provided by specialists or done at a hospital
specialist consultations, hospital care (non emergent), surgery
define tertiary health care
Advanced medical care, typically for severe or complex conditions
e.g. major surgeries, specialized hospitals (cancer center etc), ICUs
define quaternary health care
Highly specialized care, often experimental or cutting-edge treatments
e.g. research hospitals
define health care reform
a broad term that encompasses discussions, modifications, and the development of health policies (typically by the government) that shapes the delivery of healthcare services
define primary health care reform
health care reform based on health promotion, improved access to care, approaches to health challenges and care delivery
improving overall health system accessibility
define secondary health care reform
health care reform focused on hospital restructuring, adopting business model, addressing efficiency, upgrading technology to address health inequities
provide examples of acute care agencies
hospitals, ER’s, urgent care centres and cancer care centres
what is the role of primary care agencies?
coordinate primary health care services
what is the role of continuing care agencies?
supervise providers and service contracts
what is the role of mental health and recovery agencies?
provide recovery supports
what was Romanow’s contribution to Canadian health care?
suggested the coverage of drugs
define vulnerability
refers to individuals or groups being at greater risk of harm or poor health due to their exposure to specific social conditions
define structural vulnerability
social position that causes physical and emotional harm to disadvantaged groups in consistent, patterned ways
define social determinants of health
interrelated non-medical factors that influence health outcomes (i.e. anything outside of illness and pathology)
define equality
everyone gets the same resources regardless of personal circumstances
define equity
personal circumstances are taken into account to ensure each person has the same opportunity and resources to reach an equal outcome
define health equity
all people have a chance to live a healthy life despite of their personal circumstance (e.g. socioeconomic status, gender)
