Ontario Health System Quiz

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What is the primary learning objective related to the Canadian healthcare system?

Explain the funding system for healthcare services in Canada

Explain the use and role of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in the context of healthcare delivery and regulation

Explain the federal and provincial/territorial jurisdictional breakdown and organization of the Canadian healthcare system (correct)

Discuss the role of Local Health Integration Networks in Ontario

Which document is listed as a required reading in Module 3?

Cattapan, A.(2020)

Local Health Integration Networks

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Canada Health Act (R.S.C., 1985, c.C-6) (correct)

What does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms primarily relate to in the context of healthcare?

Funding system for healthcare services in Canada

Role of administrative tribunals in healthcare delivery

Healthcare delivery and regulation (correct)

Use of privately funded clinics in Ontario

Which governmental body has a significant role in Ontario's healthcare system?

Local Health Integration Networks Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of the use of privately funded clinics in Ontario?

No specific mention in the text Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of administrative tribunals primarily related to in the context of healthcare delivery?

Resolving disputes related to healthcare delivery Signup and view all the answers

What are the functions of the OQHC as mentioned in the text?

Reporting on access to healthcare services, HHR, consumer and population health, health system outcomes, and supporting quality improvement Signup and view all the answers

What did the Ontario legislation mentioned in the text specifically end?

Direct billing of patients by physicians Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the Act discussed in the text aim to improve publicly funded healthcare in the province?

By strengthening the prohibition of “two-tier” medicine and closing loopholes for “queue jumping” and extra-billing Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of fee-for-service compensation on physicians according to the text?

Creating an incentive for physicians to provide more units of their services to increase incomes Signup and view all the answers

What does the text imply about access to healthcare services?

Access to healthcare is often shifted to third-party healthcare insurance, which can be public or private Signup and view all the answers

What role does the OQHC play in relation to the annual report on the state of the health system in Ontario?

Delivering the annual report on the state of the health system in Ontario Signup and view all the answers

What is the term length for board members appointed in the LHIN system?

Three-year terms Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for meetings in the LHIN system?

Meetings are open to the public Signup and view all the answers

What kind of report is made to the Minister in the LHIN system?

Annual report Signup and view all the answers

What must each LHIN provide to the Ontario Health Quality Council?

Information about the local health system that it requests Signup and view all the answers

What are included in the accountability agreement between the Minister and each LHIN?

Performance goals and objectives Signup and view all the answers

What act brought changes to the LHIN system in Ontario?

Patients First Act, 2016 Signup and view all the answers

What is the new business name that LHINs are now operating under?

Home and Community Care Support Services Signup and view all the answers

What will eventually happen to the LHINs?

They will be eliminated entirely Signup and view all the answers

What are the objects of a local health integration network according to Section 5 of the text?

To plan, fund, and integrate the local health system Signup and view all the answers

What powers does a LHIN have according to section 6 of the text?

Capacity, rights, and powers of a natural person for carrying out its objects Signup and view all the answers

How many members are there in the board of directors of a LHIN?

Nine members Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered an exclusion for health services providers?

A member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Signup and view all the answers

Which provinces have the highest total health expenditure per person?

Alberta and Newfoundland and Labrador Signup and view all the answers

What impact will the distribution of healthcare expenditure have on the provision of healthcare across the provinces?

It will lead to more equitable healthcare provision Signup and view all the answers

How do provinces manage physician compensation?

Through agreements with provincial medical associations Signup and view all the answers

What do provincial agreements with medical practitioners and dentists deal with?

Compensation for insured health services Signup and view all the answers

What do the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) represent?

Practising medical practitioners in Ontario Signup and view all the answers

What is added to the tariff by the provincial medical associations and provincial government?

Additional services covered under medicare Signup and view all the answers