Healthcare

Yet, Most Know Close Friends Or Relatives Who Have Suffered From A Critical Illness

Majorities Feel Decision Paves Way To Two-Tiered System (64%) And Their Province Should Use Notwithstanding Clause To Ban Private Insurance And Protect Public System (57%)
But They Are Split Over Whether Decision Will Lead To American-Style Healthcare (50% Agree/47% Disagree)
Majority (70%) Feel They Should Be Able To Buy Private Services If They Want To And Most Think This Ruling Will Lead To Shorter Wait Lists (60%) And Service Improvements (54%)

75% Of Canadians Think HIV/AIDS Is A "Worldwide Epidemic Best Described As An International Emergency," Up From 60% In February 2004

Canadians Offer Their Opinions On The Nursing Shortage, Pharmacare, And Healthcare Policy Formulation

One-Third Of Sufferers Have Had To Gasp For Air, Visit A Doctor Or Hospital In The Past Year Because Of Their Asthma

Many Have Been Unable To Participate In Activities, Have Had To Cancel Or Postpone Trips, And Have Vacation Concerns

Survey Reveals Increasing Interest In Taking Ownership For The Choices People Make That Affect Their Health