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Canada Health Act
From the library of the parliament of Canada
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Canada’s Health Care System
Health Canada
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Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling on healthcare - the Chaoulli ruling
This site offers all of the judgments of the Supreme Court of Canada
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Canadian Institute of Health Information
The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) is an independent, not-for-profit
organization that provides essential data and analysis on Canada’s health system and the health of Canadians. CIHI tracks data in many areas, thanks to information supplied
by hospitals, regional health authorities, medical practitioners and governments
(Source: CIHI website, 2007)
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CIHI Re: Wait Time Trends
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Wait Time Alliance
Composed of several national Medical Specialty Societies, this group discusses and tracks wait times
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Fraser Institute
This economic think tank has followed medical and surgical wait times for more than 20 years. They produce annual reports called Waiting Your Turn and are now producing report cards on hospitals called Hospital Report Card
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Health Council of Canada
Inaugurated in 2005, this council is funded by the Canadian government. Its mission is to review and report on the health system. The website contains annual reports
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Health Information
Canadian Health Network – Assisting Canadians find health information
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Canadian Patient Safety Institute
The Canadian Patient Safety Institute (CPSI) was established in 2003 as an independent not-for-profit corporation, operating collaboratively with health professionals and organizations, regulatory bodies and governments to build and advance a safer healthcare system for Canadians
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British Columbia's Patient Quality Review Board
The first of its kind in Canada, these review boards (one set up in each health region) receive and act on complaints regarding patient care
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Open Arms Patient Advocacy Society
Located in Calgary and focussed on the Alberta Healthcare system, this non profit organization is focussed on assisting patients and families find answers when there has been an adverse medical event
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Canadian Association for People Centered Healthcare
This grassroots patient/consumer organization was started by Dr. Vaughan Glover, a Canadian dentist who is committed to the renewal of our healthcare system through patient education, awareness and most importantly, participation. Website
Patients Association of Canada
Their motto is: Patient Led. Patient Governed. Strenthening the voice of the patient in healthcare. Website
Patient Destiny
This organization was initiated by Dr. Kevin Leonard who is at the University of Toronto. The focus of the group is patient empowerment. Website