Question

[Theory] A 2016 article begins, “Extra-billing in Ontario, private MRIs in Saskatchewan and user fees in Quebec: violations of the Canada Health Act are on the rise across the country.”

a. What pillar(s) of the Canada Health Act is/are violated by private MRIs in Saskatchewan, and in what way? Be specific. (3 marks)

Pillar(s) Violated:

Reasoning:

b. What pillar(s) of the Canada Health Act is/are violated by user fees for health care in Quebec, and in what way? Be specific. (3 marks)

Pillar(s) Violated:

Reasoning:

Answer 1

Solution A

Private MRIs have vioalted following 3 pillars:

1. UNIVERSALITY- Priority treatment to only those who can afford to oay higher
2. ACCESSIBILITY - Pay per use where services get quality as and when payment is higher
3. PORT ABILITY - Parallel diagnostic treatment where queue is lower and speedy treatment for wealthy individuals are offered.

Solution B

User fees in Qubec have vioalted following pillars:

1. UNIVERSALITY - Extra billing and uneven pricingvin various sections
2. ACCESSIBILITY - Citizens who stay in remote areas being charged extra
3. COMPREHENSIVENESS- lack of insurance to doctors and physicians and also purposefully decreasing supply of doctors to charge extra.