Canadian Healthcare System Quiz
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What is the basis of the Medicare system in Canada?

  • Hospital Insurance and Diagnostic Services Act (1957)
  • Canada Health Act (1984)
  • Medical Care Act (1966) (correct)
  • Provincial/Territorial policies
  • What type of healthcare services are not covered under the Medical Care Act (1966)?

  • Pharmacare
  • Dental care
  • Home care
  • All of the above (correct)
  • What percentage of the cost of medical services provided by a doctor outside hospitals does the federal government reimburse provincial governments under the Medical Care Act (1966)?

  • 100%
  • 75%
  • 50% (correct)
  • 25%
  • Which act covers hospital treatment and diagnostics in Canada?

    <p>Hospital Insurance and Diagnostic Services Act (1957)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines what medical services are covered under the Medicare system in Canada?

    <p>Provincial governments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of healthcare services are not covered under the Medical Care Act (1966)?

    <p>Pharmacare, dental care, home care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines what medical services are covered under the Medicare system in Canada?

    <p>Provinces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act covers hospital treatment and diagnostics in Canada?

    <p>Hospital Insurance and Diagnostic Services Act (1957)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the cost of medical services provided by a doctor outside hospitals does the federal government reimburse provincial governments under the Medical Care Act (1966)?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The government of Canada believes that all Canadians should be able to obtain health services of high quality according to their need for such services and irrespective of their ability to pay.' Which act reflects this belief?

    <p>Canada Health Act (1984)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medicare System in Canada

    • The basis of the Medicare system in Canada is that all Canadians should have access to high-quality health services according to their need, regardless of their ability to pay.

    Medical Care Act (1966)

    • The Medical Care Act (1966) covers medical services provided by a doctor outside hospitals.
    • The federal government reimburses provincial governments for 50% of the cost of medical services provided by a doctor outside hospitals.
    • The Act does not cover certain healthcare services, including:
      • Cosmetic surgery
      • Elective abortion
      • Dental care
      • Prescription medication

    Hospital Treatment and Diagnostics

    • The Hospital Insurance and Diagnostic Services Act (1957) covers hospital treatment and diagnostics in Canada.

    Coverage Determination

    • The provinces and territories determine what medical services are covered under the Medicare system in Canada.

    Government Beliefs

    • The government of Canada believes that all Canadians should have access to high-quality health services according to their need, regardless of their ability to pay.
    • This belief is reflected in the Medical Care Act (1966).

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    Test your knowledge of the Canadian healthcare system with this quiz covering the fundamentals of Medicare, healthcare jurisdictions, and the responsibilities of provincial/territorial governments.

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