30 Questions
What is the primary learning objective related to the Canadian healthcare system?
Explain the federal and provincial/territorial jurisdictional breakdown and organization of the Canadian healthcare system
Which document is listed as a required reading in Module 3?
Canada Health Act (R.S.C., 1985, c.C-6)
What does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms primarily relate to in the context of healthcare?
Healthcare delivery and regulation
Which governmental body has a significant role in Ontario's healthcare system?
Local Health Integration Networks
What is the current status of the use of privately funded clinics in Ontario?
No specific mention in the text
What is the role of administrative tribunals primarily related to in the context of healthcare delivery?
Resolving disputes related to healthcare delivery
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
What did the Ontario legislation mentioned in the text specifically end?
Direct billing of patients by physicians
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
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
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
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
What is the term length for board members appointed in the LHIN system?
Three-year terms
What is the requirement for meetings in the LHIN system?
Meetings are open to the public
What kind of report is made to the Minister in the LHIN system?
Annual report
What must each LHIN provide to the Ontario Health Quality Council?
Information about the local health system that it requests
What are included in the accountability agreement between the Minister and each LHIN?
Performance goals and objectives
What act brought changes to the LHIN system in Ontario?
Patients First Act, 2016
What is the new business name that LHINs are now operating under?
Home and Community Care Support Services
What will eventually happen to the LHINs?
They will be eliminated entirely
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
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
How many members are there in the board of directors of a LHIN?
Nine members
Which of the following is NOT considered an exclusion for health services providers?
A member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons
Which provinces have the highest total health expenditure per person?
Alberta and Newfoundland and Labrador
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
How do provinces manage physician compensation?
Through agreements with provincial medical associations
What do provincial agreements with medical practitioners and dentists deal with?
Compensation for insured health services
What do the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) represent?
Practising medical practitioners in Ontario
What is added to the tariff by the provincial medical associations and provincial government?
Additional services covered under medicare
Test your knowledge of the Ontario health system, including the transition from LHINs to the new business name, Home and Community Care Support Services. Explore the changes in service delivery and legislation in this quiz.
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