Question 1

In 1991, a review of the Canadian research since the beginning of Medicare, found that

Accepted Answer

The review found that there was little improvement, if any, in the disparities in longevity and the prevalence of illness between the rich and the poor.

Question 2

An assessment of medical technology in Canada found all but which of the following to be true?

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The assessment found that all the other statements were true, except for E which suggests that the most effective and less costly technology is always used, which is not the case.

Question 3

International research suggests that _____ percent of medical procedures are inappropriate.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that a significant portion of medical procedures, estimated between 15 and 30 percent, may be inappropriate, highlighting issues in medical practice and decision-making.

Question 4

Research has suggested that throughout the industrialized world, national health insurance

Accepted Answer

National health insurance provides access to healthcare services, which can help treat the ill.

Question 5

All clinical conditions for which remedies, physicians and hospitals are the pathogens or the "sickening" agents is called

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Iatrogenic illness refers to any illness or condition that occurs as a result of medical treatment or intervention, including medication errors, surgical mistakes, or infections acquired in a hospital setting. This differs from medical illness, which refers to any illness or condition that arises independent of medical treatment or intervention. Enabling conditions and illness behavior refer to broader factors that may contribute to the development or exacerbation of illness, while malpractice refers specifically to legal claims of negligence or wrongdoing on the part of a healthcare provider.

Question 6

Negative consequences that result from medicine itself, such as errors when individuals are given the wrong drug, or there is a drug interaction, or when an individual becomes addicted to prescription drugs, provide examples of

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Iatrogenic illness refers to negative consequences that result from medicine itself, such as errors in prescribing or drug interactions. Errors when individuals are given the wrong drug or become addicted to prescription drugs are examples of iatrogenic illness.

Question 7

It is argued that due to the depersonalization of diagnosis and therapy within the complex technological medical environment of the hospital, incompetence becomes

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The answer of It is argued that due to the...

Question 8

Throughout the 1990s, there were reviews of reports and committees on the vision of a new health-care system for Canada. What conclusion did they reach?

Accepted Answer

The reports and committees recommended that emphasis and dollars be redistributed from medical and institutional care to a broader sense of community health-care services. This aligns with the conclusion that the vision for a new health-care system should shift towards preventative care and community-based services rather than just curing illnesses.

Question 9

Which of the following became the first target for reform within the Canadian health care system

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Hospitals were the first target for reform within the Canadian health care system. This was due to overcrowding and inefficient practices in hospitals, which led to long wait times and decreased quality of care for patients. As a result, efforts were made to improve hospital management and increase funding to alleviate these issues.

Question 10

What makes it difficult for provincial ministries of health to influence actual hospital expenditures?

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The answer of What makes it difficult for provincial ministries...

Question 11

All but which of the following were part of the reform to Canada's health care system?

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The reform to Canada's health care system included closures and limitations, but did not involve major increases to community and home care budgets in all provinces.

Question 12

With the reform of the Canadian health care system, home care

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The answer of With the reform of the Canadian health...

Question 13

The Romanow Report (2002) appears not to have grasped that the greatest need of older adults is for

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The Romanow Report (2002) recommended a shift towards emphasizing community care, including the expansion of long-term chronic home care services. This suggests that the greatest need of older adults is for long-term chronic home care.

Question 14

All but which of the following provinces have regionalized health care?

Accepted Answer

Ontario has a regionalized health care system, but it operates differently compared to the other provinces listed. It has Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) which are responsible for local health administration and funding, but the question implies that Ontario does not have a regionalized system like the others, making it the correct answer by exclusion.

Question 15

Which of the following encompasses health promotion, illness prevention, and curative, supportive, and rehabilitative services?

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Primary care encompasses all aspects of healthcare, including health promotion, illness prevention, and curative, supportive, and rehabilitative services. Secondary care involves more specialized services provided by medical specialists, while tertiary care involves highly specialized care provided by specialized hospitals and medical centers. Home care and elder care refer to specific aspects of healthcare rather than encompassing all aspects of healthcare.

Question 16

All but which of the following are key elements of the vision of health reform in Canada?

Accepted Answer

The vision of health reform in Canada emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary teams, patient registration, funding on a population or capitation basis, and the inclusion of core services. However, general practitioners working alone in unconnected single practices is not a key element of this vision.

Question 17

The rhetoric of health reform is being replaced with that of a

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The mention of a "market model" suggests that the focus is shifting towards economics and the idea of a free market approach to healthcare, rather than solely focusing on health outcomes and access to care.

Question 18

All but which of the following statements are true about women and Canada's health care system?

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While A, B, D are true statements about women and Canada's health care system, C is false as women are not typically found in top managerial positions in healthcare. E is also true as the saliency of women as recipients of care has received little attention.

Question 19

Which of the following is true about health reform in Canada

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Canadians have generally rejected the idea of health care as a market commodity, favoring a universal, publicly funded health care system that ensures access for all citizens regardless of their ability to pay.

Question 20

All but which of the following statements define privatization?

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The answer of All but which of the following statements...

Quiz 15: Health-Care System and Policy