The Canadian Health Care System - HSCI130

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and definitions related to the Canadian health care system, important for exam preparation.

Canada Health Act

Legislation that outlines the principles and standards for health care services in Canada.

Public Administration

Assign a public authority to administer and operate the services on a non-profit basis 

Universality

Provide coverage for all residents

Accessibility

Access based on need, not ability to pay

Comprehensiveness

Covering all medically necessary hospital and physician services

Portability

The right of residents to access health care services in any province or territory even when moving.

Medicare

The publicly funded health care system in Canada enabling provincial and territorial governments to offer medically necessary services.

User Fees

Charges imposed on patients for some health care services that are not covered by public health insurance.

International Medical Graduates (IMGs)

Physicians who have received their medical degrees from schools outside of Canada.

Charter of Rights and Freedoms

The document that affirms Canada's commitment to uphold individual rights, affecting health care access.

Global Budgets

Fixed funding amounts provided to health authorities which are common in the Canadian health system.

Fee-for-Service

A payment model where health care providers are paid for each individual service performed.

Private Delivery

Health care services provided by non-government and private entities.

Publicly Financed

Health services are funded through taxes collected by the government.

Chronic Care

Ongoing management and support for long-term health conditions.

Palliative Care

Specialized medical care focused on providing relief from symptoms and stress of a serious illness.

Family Physicians

Doctors who provide first-contact and continuing care for individuals and families across all ages.

Doctor Shortage

A situation in which the demand for physicians exceeds the supply, leading to challenges in accessing health care.

Health Expenditure

The total amount spent on health care services and products.

Per Capita Spending

The average expenditure per person for health care in a given year.

Pharmaceuticals

Prescription and non-prescription drugs that constitute a significant portion of health spending.

Sustainability

The ability to maintain health care services over time while managing costs.

Health Care Delivery

The method by which health care services are provided to the population.

Aging Population

An increase in the proportion of older individuals in the population impacting health service demands.

Waiting Lists

Queues of patients awaiting access to medical services within the health care system.

Privatization

The transfer of public sector health services to private sector control.

Health Information Technology

Technological systems used to collect, store, manage, and transmit health data.

What are the 5 principles of the Canada Health Act?

Comprehensiveness, universality, portability, public administration, and accessibility. (CUPPA)