Patrick, Filip and Damon

Health Care

First, our video……

Organized plan of Health ServicesCombination of facilities, organizations and trained

personnel

Publically Funded SystemLargely funded by taxes (in Canada)

Seeks to meet the health care needs of the target population

What is a Health Care System?

Reduce public DebtShort Term: Reduce government expenditure on health careLong Term- More money can be put into the health care

system

Economic growth Increase government tax revenue. Increase government health care budget

Increase in Productivity and Efficiency

Economic Goals

Centralized Databases that allow doctors to understand their patients and how to treat them

Larger focus on treatment rather than money

Affordable for EveryoneFree treatment allows patients to inquire about possible

sickness early on

The Pros of Government Issued Health Care:

Maximal efficiency is not attained

Competition allows for better quality and cost control

More flexibility in treatments

Healthcare could be directly affected by government cuts

Less medical research funding and investment

Extremely long waits for treatment

The Cons of Health Care

Controlled by the Private Sector

Employees in the Public Sector receive government issued care

45 Million uninsured residents

Citizens in the U.S.A have a very low life expectancy

Current Status in the U.S.A

Delivered through a publicly funded health care system

Mostly free at point of use

The government ensures that quality of care is kept to federal standards

Expenses for advertising are minimalThe majority of the funding goes towards care

Current Status in Canada

Canadian Welfare StateWhen the government plays a significant role in attempting

to ensure economic well- being of its residents (Social welfare safety net)

Canada began to spend more on relief programs or social assistances 

Critical look at welfare state: Inefficiencies ,abuse, inequities, effectiveness and costWorth trading off for health care

Government Spending

Taxes are required to be paid by each citizen based on many different factors

The Health Care system is almost entirely supported by taxes

Any family that pays their taxes will be eligible for treatments without the fear of having to pay for high and unexpected expenses

Taxation

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Now prepare yourselves for….

!! TiC – TaC – ToE !!

THE RULES:

The class will be divided in twoThe team with Ms. Persaud goes first

Each team has one chance to answer a question before it is the other team’s turn

The normal rules of Tic-Tac-Toe applyIf a question is answered wrong, the other team has the opportunity to answer it if they wish. If they answer it, it is no longer their turn after

The three teammates who chose the winning line will receive a SPECIAL PRIZE.

How many American citizens are uninsured?

How is the Canadian Health Care System Funded

Name one Economic Goal of Health Care

Name two Pros of Gov. issued Health Care

Name Two Cons of Gov. issued Health Care

What is the main goal of health care ?

What is a Welfare State?Why does it matter?

What does paying taxes enable?

Riddle Question:I can be stolen or given away and you will live, yet you cannot live without me.

From what you have seen, why or why don’t you believe that Canadians are at an advantage compared to Americans with regards to Health Care?

Let's Discuss!

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