Appendix

Provincial results compared to the Canadian average Statistical testing indicates whether results are significantly different from the Canadian average.

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Timely access to primary care

Older Canadians (55+) who B.C. Alta. Sask. Man. Ont. Que. N.B. N.S. P.E.I. N.L. Can.

Waited for at least 2 days to see a doctor 50% 55% 57% 54% 50% 58% 54% 55% 53% 53% 53%

Said it was very or somewhat difficult to get medical care after hours 47% 45% 49% 55% 47% 60% 53% 59% 57% 65% 51%

Went to the ED for a condition that could have been treated by their regular doctor

30% 39% 33% 34% 39% 38% 42% 37% 40% 50% 37%

Waited for at least 2 months to see their specialist 24% 28% 32% 32% 24% 25% 29% 27% 28% 34% 25%

Compared with the Canadian average

Above average Same as average Below average

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Cost as a barrier to health care

B.C. Alta. Sask. Man. Ont. Que. N.B. N.S. P.E.I. N.L. Can.

Did not see a doctor for a medical problem because of doctor visit costs 4% 4% 3% 3% 4% 3% 5% 3% 5% 4% 4%

Skipped a medical test, treatment or follow-up recommended by a doctor because of diagnostic/treatment costs

3% 4% 2% 4% 7% 4% 5% 5% 4% 6% 5%

Did not fill a prescription for medicine or skipped doses of medications because of prescription costs

8% 6% 2% 7% 8% 7% 12% 7% 8% 7% 7%

Did not see a dentist when needed to because of the dental costs 17% 12% 9% 15% 16% 14% 19% 18% 11% 16% 15%

Compared with the Canadian average

Above average Same as average Below average

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Quality of care: patient-centred care

B.C. Alta. Sask. Man. Ont. Que. N.B. N.S. P.E.I. N.L. Can.

Regular doctor always or often

Knew important information about patients’ medical history 88% 86% 89% 84% 86% 89% 87% 85% 87% 84% 87%

Spent enough time with patients 81% 80% 80% 79% 81% 87% 80% 85% 80% 78% 82%

Encouraged patients to ask questions 72% 70% 64% 65% 68% 76% 68% 66% 72% 62% 70%

Specialists always or often

Told patients about treatment choices 74% 74% 75% 78% 77% 58% 73% 76% 80% 77% 72%

Involved patients as much as they wanted to be in decisions 81% 79% 83% 76% 80% 76% 81% 85% 88% 79% 79%

Compared with the Canadian average

Above average Same as average Below average

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Quality of care: continuity of primary and specialist care

B.C. Alta. Sask. Man. Ont. Que. N.B. N.S. P.E.I. N.L. Can.

Specialist did not have basic medical information from primary doctor 8% 8% 8% 11% 10% 26% 13% 6% 4% 9% 13%

Primary doctor did not seem informed or up to date about care from specialist 16% 18% 18% 18% 18% 46% 22% 10% 13% 10% 25%

Compared with the Canadian average

Above average Same as average Below average

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Quality of care: medication reviews

In the past 12 months, has a health care professional

B.C. Alta. Sask. Man. Ont. Que. N.B. N.S. P.E.I. N.L. Can.

Reviewed all medications 77% 78% 78% 75% 83% 83% 75% 66% 77% 65% 80%

Explained potential side effects 72% 72% 72% 67% 76% 76% 67% 70% 68% 62% 74%

Given a written list of all medications 59% 58% 58% 51% 67% 80% 66% 62% 57% 54% 67%

Compared with the Canadian average

Above average Same as average Below average

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Quality of care: management of chronic conditions

B.C. Alta. Sask. Man. Ont. Que. N.B. N.S. P.E.I. N.L. Can.

Discussed with patients their main goals or priorities in caring for this condition 59% 59% 61% 57% 61% 61% 56% 60% 61% 58% 60%

Given patients clear instructions about symptoms to watch for and when to seek further care or treatment

56% 57% 60% 60% 58% 68% 62% 58% 62% 58% 60%

Given patients a written plan to help them manage their own care 42% 32% 36% 34% 35% 38% 35% 41% 42% 39% 37%

In the past 12 months, has a health professional

Compared with the Canadian average

Above average Same as average Below average

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Quality of care: health promotion

B.C. Alta. Sask. Man. Ont. Que. N.B. N.S. P.E.I. N.L. Can.

A healthy diet and healthy eating 54% 52% 49% 47% 52% 48% 48% 52% 52% 47% 51%

Exercise or physical activity 60% 55% 52% 51% 55% 55% 49% 54% 55% 51% 55%

Things in life that worry patients or cause stress 27% 23% 25% 24% 26% 20% 22% 32% 22% 24% 25%

Health risks of smoking or using tobacco and ways to quit 92% 75% 66% 84% 79% 71% 72% 72% 60% 59% 78%

During the past 2 years, has a health professional discussed

Compared with the Canadian average

Above average Same as average Below average

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End-of-life care

B.C. Alta. Sask. Man. Ont. Que. N.B. N.S. P.E.I. N.L. Can.

Had a discussion with someone 61% 62% 57% 60% 64% 57% 55% 56% 55% 47% 61%

Named a substitute decision-maker 46% 53% 44% 50% 60% 52% 47% 43% 42% 32% 53%

Had a written document about end-of-life wishes 36% 43% 29% 35% 44% 40% 24% 29% 26% 18% 39%

Compared with the Canadian average

Above average Same as average Below average

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Perception of health and health care

Health system ratings by province

B.C. Alta. Sask. Man. Ont. Que. N.B. N.S. P.E.I. N.L. Can.

Minor changes 40% 35% 33% 34% 39% 22% 36% 34% 33% 23% 34%

Fundamental changes 51% 51% 52% 49% 48% 63% 51% 53% 53% 52% 53%

Completely rebuilt 6% 9% 10% 10% 9% 12% 11% 9% 8% 21% 10%

Self-reported health status by province

B.C. Alta. Sask. Man. Ont. Que. N.B. N.S. P.E.I. N.L. Can.

Excellent or very good 52% 56% 44% 48% 52% 53% 44% 42% 44% 56% 52%

Compared with the Canadian average

Above average Same as average Below average

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