Exam 1: The Canadian Health Care System

In 1935, which government act was responsible for collecting information and advising groups in provinces that were planning a health insurance program?

In Calgary during the 1930s, what was the approximate monthly income of a general hospital graduate nurse, excluding room and board?

Which government act confirmed the historical division of powers between the Canadian federal government and the provinces in relation to responsibility for health care?

By which year had all of the provinces accepted the terms and conditions of the Hospital Insurance and Diagnostic Act of 1957?

During the 1930s, prior to the availability of universal health insurance, economic disaster left numerous patients unable to pay medical bills. Many physicians found themselves in a difficult financial situation during this time. The Saskatchewan Relief Commission attempted to assist physicians with monthly payments in which of the following amounts?

The first provincial hospital insurance plan was subsidized from general revenues and which other source?

In which year was the first hospital insurance plan that was financed entirely by the province created?

Despite the lack of planning for change at the system level, which following principle driving health care reform has had some positive effects on the provision of health care?

Recession has led to many discussions about privatizing health care. Although a number of provinces conducted experiments in privatization, the results have not been made public, largely because these experiments violate which following principle of health care legislation in Canada?

Which province was the first to institute a hospital insurance plan that was financed entirely by the province?

There was much variation among the provinces in relation to user charges and extra billing during the 1970s. Which province had the most restrictive rules related to extra billing?

The first province-wide Blue Cross Plan in Canada was created in which province?

The federal government's first foray into health care financing occurred through the National Health Grants Program in which year?

Which following statement is true regarding the Hospital Insurance and Diagnostic Act of 1957, which laid out the details of a national health insurance plan?

The need for change in how health services are structured and paid for has been recognized for some time. Which following factor has been a deterrent to implementing these needed changes?