A quick portrait of Canadian health and seniors : H71-2/4-33-1994E-PDF
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| Department/Agency | National Advisory Council on Aging (Canada) |
|---|---|
| Title | A quick portrait of Canadian health and seniors |
| Series title | Aging vignette |
| Publication type | Series - View Master Record |
| Language | [English] |
| Other language editions | [French] |
| Format | Electronic |
| Electronic document | |
| Other formats | Paper-[English | French] |
| Note(s) | Contents: "Aging vignettes" nos 21 to 33. Note to readers.--How is the health care system financed?--How much does health care cost in Canada?--How are health care dollars spent?--How have health care expenditures changed in recent years?--How much do seniors cost the Canadian health care system?--How does population aging affect health care costs?--How costly are drugs?--How many drugs do seniors use?--Are drugs used appropriately?--Are drug costs being controlled?--How many and what kind of hospitals are there?--How have hospital budgets fared in recent years?--Are seniors heavier users for hospital care?--What is seniors' use of health care institutions other than hospitals?--Who pays for and who uses home care?--Are health services less costly if delivered at home than in an institution?--Is there a doctor in the house?--How often do people use doctor's services?--How are physician-related costs being controlled?--How can you be healthier, happier... and cheaper to care for? |
| Publishing information | Ottawa - Ontario : Health Canada. c1996. |
| Description | 15p.references, tables |
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| Subject terms | Aging Health care |
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