Canadians health
Discussion 7
Available: Monday, February 25, 2019 12:00 AM MST – Sunday, March 24, 2019 11:30 PM MDT.
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Not realizing that they pay for health care services with their tax dollars, many Canadians believe health care is free, leading to misuse and abuse of the system. If people were given a receipt showing the cost of each doctor’s visit, hospital stay, and services received, do you think they might use health care services more prudently? Do you think that lack of awareness of the costs of services contributes to the attitude that health care is free? Two provinces pay health care premiums. Do you think these extra charges void the concept that health care is free?
Discussion 9
Available: Monday, March 11, 2019 12:00 AM MDT – Sunday, March 24, 2019 11:30 PM MDT.
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With an aging population, informal caregivers increasingly must provide care for older family members. Almost 17% of these caregivers report stress related to this role. In your discussion post, answer the following questions: Do you think the use of informal caregivers is important to keeping down the costs of caring for older Canadians? What supports do you think the health care system could or should provide to these caregivers?