Healthcare in Canada

Abstract

This research paper provides a research on Canadian healthcare with the comparison of United States. The research is carried out by JCUSH through telephonic interviews in both the countries. The paper represents several issues in the healthcare of both countries and recommendations. In the end there is an executive summary which summarizes all the data.

Contents

Introduction4

Discussion4

Methods4

Demographic Characteristics, Behavioral Risk Factors and Health Status7

Issues in Providing Health care in Canada7

Geographical Barriers7

Limited Services7

Cultural Differences8

Comparison with United States8

The Canadian Health Act9

Private Health Insurance10

Public Heath Care Providers10

Private Clinics11

Accessing Healthcare11

Health Care Funding12

Healthcare and the Economy12

Causes of Deaths12

Recommendations for improving healthcare Business13

Consultation / education / counseling13

Home Care13

Nursing13

Personal care14

Other14

Operation of a facility in residence14

Conclusion14

Executive Summary15

References16

Healthcare

Introduction

Healthcare in Canada is found in the delivery by public funded health care system and, is found free to use. This is guided by the provisions of the Canadian Heath Act of 1984. Government has enforced certain strategies to keep monitor the issues with standards. Government need not to participate in day to day work. Healthcare is the most discussed topic in each country and, Canada is the country which has to discuss about healthcare due to several reasons because, of their comparison with United States. This paper will represent a picture of health care in Canadian environment today by the examination of problems with the present system and, in the end comparison is made with United States.

Discussion

According to the research, amount that Canada spend on each year has been increased between 1975 to 2009 were $40 billion to $140 billion and, most of the costs are covered with the help of public funds.

Methods

The JCUSH currently compiled the status of risk factors, health care utilization and diseases in Canada. The survey was monitored in 2002 March and November 2003 (www.ctfphc.org). This survey was the random 1-time telephonic survey both in Canada and United States. There are very few people who were without telephones and, they were not the target population. This survey was based on the content Canadian Community Health Survey and, approximately 3505 Canadians were included. Through telephonic conversations, trained interviewers took interviews in French and English. The sample demonstrated the three age groups (18-44, 45-64 and 65 and above). Population data were obtained from the Canadian Census of 1996. The response rates were determined and, then multiplied with valid telephone numbers. The valid telephone numbers in Canada were found to be 100%. The valid telephone numbers in United States were not 100%. This data also determined the individuals on the differences of age, sex, smokers and non- smokers and, other general perspectives. The same test was conducted in United Sates and, around 6000 Americans were interviewed through telephonic conversation. The interviewers asked questions in English and Spanish. The JCUSH was also limited to several reasons, about 58% in United States and 66% in Canada (www.ctfphc.org).



Demographic Characteristics, Behavioral Risk Factors and Health Status

The demographic characteristics for Canadians were 23.5 million adults in 2002. Many Canadians were having less medical facilities as compared to United States because; they belong ...