Quizzes Flashcards
Which of the following statements best differentiates health policy from health care policy
It encompasses a broader range
Which of the following statements best describes how responsibility for health care is divided in Canada
The federal government sets regulations and provinces administer their systems
Which of the following research questions is a researcher adhering to the conflict model of policy most likely to investigate
Whether COVID death rates are greater in for-profit long-term care homes compared to non-profit long term care homes
Betty always votes for politicians who promise to cut taxes and decrease the role of government. Which of the following best describes how she likely sees society
Market model
Rollo always votes for politicians who promise to increase government funding for health and social services. Which of the following best describes how he likes sees society?
Polis model
Which of the following statements about the socio-environmental model of health would the textbook author most likely say is false?
It considers how larger economic, social and political factors affect health
Sally and Charley are discussing whether or not alien lifeforms exist. What type of conversation are they having?
Ontological
On which of these domains does positivism differentiate from interpretivism
Ontology, epistemology, and methodology
Bella decides to conduct focus groups rather than one-on-one interviews. What type of decision has she made?
Methodological
Which of the following social theories posits that a natural reality exists outside of human interpretation, but that we cannot study objectively?
Post-positivisms
Which of the following social theories is most focused on how people perceive of their experiences?
Interpretivism
Seamus is conducting a statistical analysis of biomechanics data for his undergraduate thesis project. Which social theory best fits with his project?
Positivism
Which of the following research instruments are interpretivists least likely to use in their research?
close-ended questions
Stella is designing a post-positivist research project. Which of the following types of data is she most likely to collect?
Quantitative and qualitative
Which of the following social theories takes peoples understandings of their experience at face value?
Interpretivism
Which of the following hypothetical acts of the Ontario provincial government would be the best example of the macro level policy?
Abolishing tuition and other costs of post-secondary education paid by students
Which of the following statements about the levels of policy is true?
The meso-level is concerned with pre-existing government programs, while the macro level is concerned with how ideologies affect the functions of government
A researcher is studying how Ontario’s colleges and universities have responded to student mental health concerns during remote learning. Which theory is this the best example of?
New institutionalism
What is the best explanation for why the textbook author categorized creating a Telehealth line as a meso level policy, and categorized creating a daycare program as a macro level policy?
The telehealth line was a new program as part of an existing government function, while the daycare program was a new government function
Which of the following is most likely to occur if the predominant Canadian understanding of public policy was less pluralist?
More attention on how ideologies shape policy
select the two words or phrases that best complete this sentence; Critical theory is to ___ as political economy is to _____
positivism, pluralism
Which of the following is not a criticism of pluralism?
it considers all views as equally valid
Which of the following approaches is most similar to the views of pluralism?
Consensus theory
Which of the following statements is true?
The textbook author defines health policy as any policy that potentially affects individuals or population health
Which of the following statements is true? (Prior to Jan 30th)
New institutionalism focuses on the micro and meso levels
According to the textbook, which of the following statements best describes a predominant belief about policy change in Canada?
policymakers neutrally mediate the demands of interest groups
Which of the following best corresponds to the politics stream in Kingdon’s policy stream convergence model?
A politician votes against a bill because it doesn’t fit her political beliefs
Which of the following best describes a researcher engaged in a political economy analysis?
she hopes to bring about change with her research
Which of the following COVID-related policy goals is a neoliberal government least likely to support?
Increasing taxes on the rich to fund enhances unemployment benefits
Which of the following best illustrates commodification?
Ontario begins charging patients 25$ for every physician visit
According to Leichter Framework, which of the following is the best example of an environmental factor that may affect Canadian Public policy?
surging cases of COVID-19 in the US
Which of the following statements about Leichters framework is true?
It lacks an explanation for how structures and situations influence policy
Which of the following statements about Leichters and Eastons frameworks is most true?
Eastons is a flow chart and Leichters is a list
According to Eastons framework, which of the following statements about government institutions is most true?
They decide which citizen demands to address before deciding on a process for making or changing policy
Which of the following is least likely to be identified as an input in a policy analysis of Canadian health care using Easton’s model?
The policy option chosen by the government
Which of the following factors is a policy analysis using both Easton and leichtners frameworks most likely to leave out?
disagreements between advocacy groups
which of the following is a social democratic welfare state least likely to do?
pay a private company to distribute PPE to first responders
Which of the following forms of the welfare state is most likely to institute a universal basic income, which ensures that all citizens have money to carry out basic existence?
Social democratic
Which of the following groups was most opposed to Obamacare’s individual and employer mandates
Neoliberal politicians
According to Bryant, which of the following are you most likely to see reflected in the Canadian medias coverage of health and health policy?
A focus on wait times for health care services
What word describes the goal of social democratic welfare states?
Equality
Which of these statements is true?
Liberal welfare states policies focus on the basic needs of the most marginalized citizens
What is Bryans point when she discusses the HPV vaccine policy in Canada?
The power of pharmaceutical companies to affect policy
Which of the following is part of Civil society?
heart and stroke foundation Canada
Which of the following is most in favour of privatizing aspects of Canada’s health care system?
Canadian Medical Association
Which of the following best describes the 1st hall commission report (1965) and the second hall commission report (1979)?
The first called for publicly-funded comprehensive health care system, the second recommended abolishment of extra billing and hospital user fees
Which of the following statements about Canada’s health care system is true?
It is made up of 13 separate provincial/territorial systems
Which of the following is best defines as “the division of legislative authority between a central or national government and regional governments”?
Federalism
Which of these statements about the Saskatoon agreement is true?
It allowed doctors to charge patients fees on top of what the doctors received from the province
Which of the following examples best demonstrates how the federal government provides funds to provinces and territories for health care in Canada?
Symone’s parents send her $1000 her month as long as she follows their rules when she spends it
Which of the following is not an example of primary health care service in the Canadian system?
Performing neurosurgery to remove a cancerous brain tumour
Which of the following does not describe a key role of physicians in the health care system in Canada?
manages responsible for hospital operations
What is the current name of the health care funding the federal government provides to provinces and territories?
Canada health transfer
Which is false today?
The federal government pays 50% of the costs of provincial health insurance programs
Which of the following is not a description of one of the 5 principles of medicare?
provinces have to provide public health services to prevent diseases and injuries
which of the following is not a violation of the Canada Health Act
A province refusing to reimburse physicians for services deemed “medically unnecessary”
Which of the following best reflects the medicare principle “public administration”
Accountability for decisions and outcomes of provincial health care systems must rest with provincial gov’t
What is true? Countries health care
Canada spends more than Sweden in health care costs but achieves poorer heath outcomes
What is most true?
The % of Canada’s population over 65 years in greater than that of the US
In which of the following countries does the government spend the most in public funds for health care per person
Unites states
Which of the following reforms to Medicare would someone with a polis/collectivist ideology most likely support?
coverage of prescription drugs
Annalise feels that Canadians should be responsible for their own health and finds it frustrating that she has to pay taxes that go towards sustaining universal healthcare when she rarely uses these services. Which report does Annalise most likely support?
Mazankowski
Ideologically speaking, which two reports are most different?
Mazankowski and Romanow
What’s not a form of user fee
Capitation
Which reform suggestion is unique to the Kirby report?
Primary health care reform
Which of the following reforms to medicare would someone with a market-based ideology be most likely to support?
implementing user fees
Which of the following assertions about user fees is not made in any of the reform reports?
They will encourage provinces to offer more health promotion and preventative care
Which of the following statements is false?
Kirby report reflects neoliberal ideology to a greater extent than the mazankowski report does
Which of the following assertions about public-private partnerships in health care is Romano least likely to agree with?
Health care practitioners will decrease their overuse of non-critical tests and treatments
Which of the following assertions about P3s in health care is Mazankowski least likely to agree with?
They violate the Medicare principle of public administration
Which of the following was not the result of P3s
The ambassador bridge in windsor/detroit
Which of the following best describes the logic of Medical savings accounts
consumers will have an incentive to limit their consumption of health care services
Which of the following about medical savings accounts is false?
They cover 100% costs of care
Which of the following best describes what is guaranteed is a health care guarantee?
A max wait time
Which of the following best describes capitation?
A way to pay physicians
Which of the following was not a goal of the Indian act of 1876
Ensuring indigenous communities had the financial ability to participate in Canadas economy
Which isn’t true about Bill C-31
Under Bill C-31, Indigenous states was conferred upon non-indigneous men who married indigenous women
Which province established an indigenous community-directed agency, and transferred control of indigenous health programming, service delivery and policymaking to it in 2013
BC
Which of the following best describes the requirements of Jordans principle
For indigenous children to receive care and services even if governments are fighting over who should pay for it
Which of the following is true - residential schools and 60’s scoop
Residential schools and the 60’s scoop both sought to assimilate indigenous children into non-indigenous society
Which of the following is least likely to have resulted from indigenous children experiences in residential schools
Assimilation into Canadas mainstream society
which of the following is least likely to be a barrier to an indigenous person seeking health care?
Having limited knowledge of health care system and how to seek help
A health care provider is at a training and is asked to examine their own background and privileges and how they might influence the care they provide to Indigenous people. What type of training is the health care provider most likely attending?
Cultural safety
Which of the following groups tends to have the poorest health outcomes?
indigenous women
Which of the following statements about research about experiences of racism and health among Indigenous people in Canada is false?
The available research shows that few Indigenous people have experienced racism
You are giving a presentation about the Haudenosaunee people. Which of the following terms should you use to discuss them?
Haudenosaunee
Which of the following best describes the Non-Insured Health Benefits program?
Supplementary health coverage for Indigenous people that can be difficult to access
Which of the following best describes the relocation program shown in the film Indian Relocation: Elliott Lake (the film from 1967 we watched in class)?
Patronizing and unsuccessful
Which of these policies or institutions is Cindy Blackstock most closely associated with?
Jordans Principe
Which of the following best describes a “status Indian”?
An Indigenous person recognized as Indigenous by the government
In which of the following countries would you expect the most hassle accessing basic health care after you lost your job?
US
Which of the following is the definition of a co-pay?
Fixed or percentage-based amount of money an insured person has to pay per appointment or procedure
Which of the following statements about health care in the United States is true?
it is made up of several public and private systems
Which of the following is most likely to be the reason a Walmart employee in the United States does not have health insurance coverage?
They can’t afford it
Which of the following best describes the Medicaid program in the U.S.?
A single-payer system for eligible low-income people where the government is the insurer
How are German physicians paid for outpatient (i.e. not in a hospital) services?
On a fee-for-service basis by sickness funds
Which of the following changes would make the U.S. Medicare program most similar to Canada’s Medicare system?
Changing who is eligible to be covered
Which of the following U.S. programs does not require people to be a certain age to be eligible for it?
Medicaid
When it comes to paying providers for health services, which of the following country’s health care system is most similar to the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) in the U.S.?
Germany
Which of the following is the definition of a premium?
Monthly payment to an insurance company for insurance coverage
Which of the following is the definition of a deductible?
Annual amount of money an insured person has to spend out of pocket before their insurance coverage begins
Which of the following best describes Germany’s health care system?
A social insurance funding system where individuals and employers contribute to a designated health insurance fund
Which of the following is not a component of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
A requirement that states expand their Medicaid programs
Which of the following statements best describes the U.K.’s health care system?
A national health service system that is run by the government
Which of the following pairs of countries both have multi-payer health care systems?
Germany and US
According to Teeple, which of the following lists best describes the components of the advanced welfare state?
Question options:
Education, employment insurance, employment training, public pensions, social assistance, and health care
Which of the following is an example of a means-tested program?
Ontario’s social assistance program for people with low incomes
According to the dichotomous welfare state typology, which type best reflects a market orientation?
Residual
Which of the following countries best typifies the residual welfare state in the dichotomous welfare state typology?
Australia
According to Bryant, which of the following countries is most likely to reduce health and social spending in response to global economic pressures?
Canada
Which of the following is most likely to occur during an economic recession?
Increased unemployment
In which of the following Esping-Andersen welfare state types is benefits most restricted?
Liberal
Based on Esping-Andersen’s welfare state typologies, in which of the following countries would you expect to find the smallest socio-economic disparities?
Norway
Which of the following countries best typifies the institutional welfare state in the dichotomous welfare state typology?
Denmark
Which of the following of Esping-Andersen’s welfare state typologies most corresponds to neoliberal political ideology?
Liberal welfare states
Which of the following of Esping-Andersen’s welfare state typologies is most characterized by a strong, active labour movement?
Social democratic
Which of the following world events most influenced Western democracies to become advanced welfare states?
Great Depression
According to the dichotomous welfare state typology, which type best reflects a polis orientation?
Institutional
Which of the following statements is most true?
Conservative welfare states don’t reduce inequalities but they do alleviate the suffering for those on the bottom
In which of the following Esping-Andersen welfare state types is universal rights most prominent?
Social democratic
According to the statistics presented in the lecture, in which of the following areas does the amount of money countries spend best illustrate their Esping-Andersen’s welfare state typologies?
Support for people with disabilities
Under which of the following of Esping-Andersen’s welfare state typologies are social goods and services least commodified?
Social democratic welfare states
Which of the following of Esping-Andersen’s welfare state typologies places the greatest emphasis on the role of families?
Conservative
As discussed in the lecture, which of the following statements best describes health care and pension spending in Canada, the U.S., Germany, France, Denmark, and Sweden, according to their welfare state typology?
Neither spending on health care nor spending on pensions follows the pattern you would expect.
Which of the following is least likely to be a reason Western democracies became advanced welfare states?
To provide for an influx of immigrants and refugees after World War II
Which of the following eras of health care funding as defined by Bryant least reflects the influence of neoliberal ideology?
1997-2016: Repairing the Social Union
In which of the following years did provincial governments fund the greatest proportion of the costs of their health care systems?
1998
According to Bryant, which of the following is least likely to result from the current level of federal health care funding?
Decreased authority for provinces and territories to make decisions about their health care systems
What is the best estimate for the current shortfall in federal funding for health care?
31.0 billion
With which of the following is the Social Union Framework Agreement (1999) most closely related?
The Health Accords (2000, 2003, and 2004)
Which of the following least describes the outcomes of the Health Accords of 2000, 2003, and 2004
Decreases in general federal funding for provincial health care systems
Which of the following caused the greatest decrease in the federal government’s funding of health care?
Established Programs Financing (1977)
Which of the following is not a criticism of the Social Union Framework Agreement (1999) discussed in Bryant?
It committed the federal government to provide unsustainably high levels of funding
Absent any new agreements between the federal government and Ontario, which of the following is most likely to be the increase in core federal funding for Ontario’s health system from 2021 to 2022?
3.50%
What percentage of health care costs does the federal government currently pay for?
22%
Between 1968 and 2011, which of the following caused the greatest one-time decrease in the proportion of health care spending paid for by the federal government?
Established Programs Financing (1977)
Which of the following was not used to calculate annual increases to 1977’s Established Programs Financing scheme?
Growth in health care costs
With respect to current federal health care base funding, which of the following statements is most correct?
The current Liberal government under Trudeau has largely provided the same level of funding as the previous Conservative government under Harper
Which of the following least describes health care funding in Canada at any point since 1957?
The provincial government decreased provincial taxes, and the federal government increased federal taxes by the same amount
Which of the following statements is false?
The federal government and the provinces and territories have agreed to a framework for adding prescription drug coverage to the provincial and territorial health care systems
