Health Care System Midterm Review

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What type of thinking does the CHC system represent?

Analytical thinking

Systems thinking (correct)

Linear thinking

Reductionist thinking

What major challenge does the aging population present to the CHC system?

Decreased prevalence of chronic diseases

Higher demand for mental health services

Increased number of health care providers

Shortage of gerontologists (correct)

According to the British North America Act (1867), what powers were granted to provinces?

Representation in government (correct)

Control over federal taxation

Establishment of military hospitals

Management of marine hospitals

Who was responsible for providing health services to the aboriginal populations?

Federal government Signup and view all the answers

Which health services were provinces responsible for according to the BNAA?

Establishing and managing hospitals Signup and view all the answers

Where is the last surviving marine hospital located?

Miramichi, NB Signup and view all the answers

What year was the Canadian Department of Health created?

1919 Signup and view all the answers

Which Act banned most indigenous spiritual practices until the 1950s?

Indian Act 1876 Signup and view all the answers

In which province was Medicare first introduced?

Saskatchewan Signup and view all the answers

Who is recognized as the father of Medicare in Canada?

Tommy Douglas Signup and view all the answers

What year did the Canada Health Act come into effect?

1984 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the Canada Health Act?

To ensure equitable healthcare access Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the criteria of the Canada Health Act?

Quality assurance Signup and view all the answers

What were the three major reports commissioned on the status of healthcare in Canada in the early 2000s?

Kirby Report, Romanow Report, Mazankowski Report Signup and view all the answers

What role does Health Canada primarily serve?

Helping Canadians maintain and improve their health Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the ministry or department of health in each province or territory?

To oversee healthcare services and collaborate with community partners Signup and view all the answers

What criteria must be met for a person to be eligible for provincial or territorial health insurance in Canada?

Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Canadians carry private health insurance?

60% Signup and view all the answers

Which country ranked first in health care spending as a percentage of GDP?

Switzerland Signup and view all the answers

In which two areas did Canada rank last for access to medical services?

Access to specialists within 4 weeks and surgical care within 4 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of federal to provincial equalization payments?

To address fiscal inequalities among provinces Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the health care system implemented in Germany?

Bismark Signup and view all the answers

Can provinces and territories use revenues from lotteries to help fund health care?

Yes, it is possible through provincial or territorial lottery corporations Signup and view all the answers

What is the fastest-growing expenditure within the Canadian Health Care System?

Pharmaceuticals Signup and view all the answers

What common element to regulatory bodies relates to a practitioner's capabilities?

Practitioners scope of practice Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of acting in the best interests of patients?

Beneficence Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Code of Ethics in healthcare?

To provide a framework for ethical behavior Signup and view all the answers

Why is patient paternalism considered unacceptable in contemporary healthcare?

Patients have a right to decide on their care Signup and view all the answers

What responsibility do healthcare professionals have according to the concept of professional accountability?

To collaborate with healthcare team members Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of regulatory bodies serves to protect the professional title of practitioners?

Title protection Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the ethical principles foundational to healthcare ethics?

Pragmatism Signup and view all the answers

In terms of boundaries and relationships, why is maintaining professional boundaries crucial in healthcare?

It builds trust and balances power. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main categories of health care providers?

Mainstream and Complementary Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of health care professionals?

To ensure the viability of the health care system and patient well-being Signup and view all the answers

What role does interprofessional collaboration play in health care?

Enables patients to receive care from multiple providers based on individual needs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes patient-centered care?

An approach where patients actively engage in their health care decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the overriding mandate of professional regulatory bodies?

Public protection through setting education standards and scopes of practice Signup and view all the answers

In Canada, what type of funding does the health care system primarily utilize?

A mix of private and public funding, with hospitals often being not-for-profit Signup and view all the answers

What is one characteristic of complementary health care providers?

They often include practitioners like dietitians and social workers Signup and view all the answers

How can professional bodies gain their authority?

Via legislation that grants them regulatory powers Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Midterm Review - CHC System

The CHC system is complex, not a single thing, but a system of interconnected elements.
Aging population is a challenge for the system due to increased government spending on pensions, lower tax base, and worker shortages in all sectors, especially health care.
Issues include: physician time commitments, lack of gerontologists, acute care bed shortages, and higher numbers of older patients with multiple health problems.

British North America Act (1867)

Each province has representation in government, a lawmaking body, and a lieutenant governor.

Federal Responsibilities

The federal government is responsible for establishing and maintaining marine hospitals, caring for Aboriginal populations, and managing quarantine.

Provincial Responsibilities

Provinces are responsible for establishing and managing hospitals, asylums, charities, and other health care institutions.

Marine Hospital Location

The last remaining marine hospital is located in Douglastown, NB, Miramichi.

Federal Minister of Health

The federal minister of health is Mark Holland.

Canadian Department of Health Creation

The Canadian Department of Health was created in 1919.

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This quiz covers the complexities of the CHC system, including the challenges posed by an aging population and the responsibilities of federal and provincial governments in healthcare. It also touches on historical aspects such as the British North America Act of 1867. Prepare thoroughly for your midterm exam with this comprehensive review.