Canada - World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe
Canada - World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe
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<strong>Health</strong> systems in transition <strong>Canada</strong><br />
6. Principal health re<strong>for</strong>ms: reviews re<strong>for</strong>ms, policies and organizational<br />
changes; and provides an overview of future developments.<br />
7. Assessment of the health system: provides an assessment based on the<br />
stated objectives of the health system, financial protection and equity<br />
in financing; user experience and equity of access to health care; health<br />
outcomes, health service outcomes and quality of care; health system<br />
efficiency; and transparency and accountability.<br />
8. Conclusions: identifies key findings, highlights the lessons learned<br />
from health system changes; and summarizes remaining challenges and<br />
future prospects.<br />
9. Appendices: includes references, useful web sites and legislation.<br />
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