Healthcare


Healthcare Survey

Most Canadians (81%) Willing to Donate Their Organs In The Case Of Their Death

But Just Half (54%) Carry Organ Donation Documentation And Four In Ten (39%) Have Never Discussed Their Wishes With Their Family
Healthcare Survey

Canadian Views on Health Care Scenarios

When It Comes To Medicare Almost Three-Quarters Of Canadians Are Looking For Something More Than The Status Quo

While Only 15% Favour A Full Parallel Public-Private System, Equal Numbers 29% And 30% Want Either "Enhanced Medi-care" Or Some Form Of "Complementary Private Sector Role
Healthcare Survey

Are Canadian Benefit Plan Holders Becoming "Healthcare Consumers"?

A Majority Report Taking Control Of Decisions That Affect Their Personal Healthcare
Healthcare Survey

Almost All Canadians Support Smoking Restrictions In Public Places

Many Feel Smoking Bylaws Put a Lot of Pressure on Smokers to Quit
Healthcare Survey

Canadians Lack Confidence That Canada Will Have Enough Health Care Professionals in 10 Year's Time

Canadians Say Access To Health Services Is Best Improved Through An Increase In Health Care Professionals
Canada Should Have A National Strategy And Plan To Ensure The Future Supply Of Health Professionals
Healthcare Survey

6 in 10 Canadians Concerned With Potential Bird Flu Outbreak

While Most Take "Wait And See" Approach (69%), 1 Million (4%) Admit To Stocking Up On Cash, Food, Water and Medicine In Anticipation of Outbreak--27% Thinking About Doing So
Almost Unanimous Support For Hard Measures To Prevent Spread
Healthcare Survey

Canadian Medical Association's 10 Principles for Managing Public & Private Health Sectors Viewed Positively

After CMA's 10 Principles Are Described 81% Of Canadians Say These Mark A Positive Way Forward For Canada's Healthcare System