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Stephen Duckett¹, Annalise Kempton

¹Professor, School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.

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Summary

Canadians desire healthcare reform but find their national health system performs well internationally, especially regarding access. However, improvements are needed, particularly for prescription medication access.

Area of Science:

Health Services Research
Public Health Policy
Comparative Health Systems

Background:

The 2004 First Ministers' Accord review offers a chance to examine Canada's national health insurance (medicare).
International comparisons are crucial for evaluating domestic health system performance and identifying areas for improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess Canadian public opinion on health system performance.
To compare Canadians' views with those in Australia, the UK, and the US.

Main Methods:

Utilized published data from 13 Commonwealth Fund international health surveys.
Analyzed public perceptions of healthcare system performance across four countries.

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Canadians perceive a need for healthcare system enhancements.
Improving access to prescription medications is a key area identified for improvement.