Lecture 2 - Canadian Health care Consumerism

Canada Health Transfer

- health related services

- extra billing not permitted

Canada Social Transfer

- provinces & territories

- Child care, post secondary

Territorial Formula Financing

unique geography

-just territories

what is Canada's health care system?

a group of socialized health insurance plans

-provides coverage to all Canadian citizens

is the Canadian Health Care system publicly funded?

Yes, it is publicly funded

Who administers Canadian Health Care system?

provincial or territorial basis, within the guidlines set by the federal government.

Health Care Funding

The care received is specific to each province or territory

- provided via taxation (personal or corporate)

- sales tax and lottery or proceed

Funded at both the provincial and federal levels

How are hospitals funded?

privately but non-for-profit organization

Consumer Health Products

cover a broad range of products that are defined and organized by health canada.

qualified health claim

is supported by scientific evidence but does not achieve the "significant scientific agreement" standard.

Health claim

a relationship between a food and a reduced risk of a disease or a health-related condition.

authorized health claim

regulatory bodies has authorized for use based on "significant scientific agreement" on the subject.

Nutrient Content Claims

describe the level of a nutrient in a food.

Structure/Function Claims

describe the role of a nutrient or ingredient on the structure or function of the human body

consumer health products

• Non-prescription drugs (e.g., pain relievers, cold and allergy remedies, acne therapies);

• Disinfectants (e.g., for use on countertops, contact lens solution);

• Cosmetics (e.g., make-up, shampoos, deodorants); and

• Natural health products (e.g., vitamin and mineral supplements, traditional and homeopathic medicines, probiotics, toothpastes).

consumer health products guiding principles

• protecting the health and safety of Canadians;

• a science-based approach;

• transparency of important product information;

• proportional oversight for products, both pre- and post-market;

• flexibility to address varying risk profiles;

• international alignment;

• operational efficiency and sustainability;

• responsive regulatory approach; and

• reduction and prevention of regulatory barriers to small businesses.