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Shaping health care policy

S M Lefort

    The Canadian Nurse
    |March 1, 1993
    PubMed
    Summary

    Canada's healthcare system, known globally, faces significant pressures. Its core principles and traditional focus on physician and acute care services are perceived to be under threat.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Services Research
    • Public Health Policy

    Background:

    • The Canadian health care system is internationally recognized for its quality.
    • The system is currently experiencing both internal and external pressures necessitating change.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the perceived threats to the traditional Canadian health care system.
    • To assess the challenges facing the foundational principles of Canadian healthcare.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of expert opinions and policy documents.
    • Review of historical data on healthcare delivery and funding.

    Main Results:

    • A growing perception that the emphasis on physician and acute care services is declining.
    • Concerns regarding the sustainability of the five core principles: universality, accessibility, portability, comprehensiveness, and public administration.

    Conclusions:

    • The Canadian healthcare system is at a critical juncture, requiring strategic adaptation.
    • Addressing these pressures is essential to preserve the integrity and effectiveness of Canadian healthcare.

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