Health Care in Canada 2003

Provides data about the Canadian health system and compares them to those of other countries. Includes information on primary health care reform, models of care, and who is using primary health care services. The 2003 report is divided into three sections: Part A: "Primary Health Care" includes information on primary health care reform, models of care, and who is using primary health care services. Part B: "Beyond Primary Health Care" takes a fresh look at several topics presented in earlier reports, including hospital care, health expenditures, wait times, and patient satisfaction. Part C: "Learning, Understanding, and Acting for our Health" examines ways and means of preventing illness, as well as outcomes of treatment.