Week 6: Physical and Human Resources Flashcards
1
Q
What is a major problem in Canadian hospitals?
A
WAIT TIMES
2
Q
What is needed to opperate a hospital?
A
- HC workers
- Other personnel
- Technology
- Funding
3
Q
What causes the ups and downs in amount of hospitals?
A
- Hospital construction grants 1948
- reduction in funding
- hospital closures
4
Q
Which country had the most bed days? Which least? And where does Canada fall?
A
Germany had most
Netherlands least
Canada second least
5
Q
Which place had most and least occupancy (% of available beds)
A
Canada had highest percentage and USA had least
6
Q
Which countries have less scanners than Canada?
A
Russia, UK, Israel, Hungary, Mexico, Columbia, and Costa Rica
7
Q
Which were the 3 countries with most scanners?
A
Japan, US, Australia
8
Q
What are the Pros of telemedicine?
A
- Accessibility for patients is an issue esp for ppl in rural areas and disconnected communities
- Wait times are reduced for patients which is advantageous for reducing burden on the overwhelmed system
9
Q
What are the Cons of telemedicine?
A
- Lack of repport b/w HW and patients means care might be not as personalized or effective
- Connection issues esp for ppl in certain areas or social class
