Reviews the Canadian health system using a comparative approach with health systems in several other countries that have similar social economic characteristics and share similar values with Canada. Examines the organization, governance and financing; economics, public/private mix and system performance; health human resources and resource management; primary health care; pharmaceutical policy and public health strategies. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours
Reviews the Canadian health system using a comparative approach with health systems in several other countries that have similar social economic characteristics and share similar values with Canada. Examines the organization, governance and financing; economics, public/private mix and system performance; health human resources and resource management; primary health care; pharmaceutical policy and public health strategies. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours