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Allocation of health care resources
https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy389
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Topics
- Health systems, system funding and performance
- Ethics and medical professionalism
- Resolution
- GC00-186
- That the Canadian Medical Association work with its divisions and affiliates to determine and proclaim the values that should influence health care priority setting and allocation of health care resources in Canada.
- Policy Type
- Policy resolution
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Resolution
- GC00-186
- That the Canadian Medical Association work with its divisions and affiliates to determine and proclaim the values that should influence health care priority setting and allocation of health care resources in Canada.
- Text
- That the Canadian Medical Association work with its divisions and affiliates to determine and proclaim the values that should influence health care priority setting and allocation of health care resources in Canada.
Canada Health Act principles
https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy393
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Topics
- Health systems, system funding and performance
- Health human resources
- Resolution
- GC00-190
- That in the interpretation and application of the principles of the Canada Health Act, the Canadian Medical Association endorses the requirement for the inclusion of patient care objectives reflecting the need for available, quality, seamless, and timely service provision, as well as the inclusion of management objectives incorporating the notions of sustainability, accountability, equity and long-term planning.
- Policy Type
- Policy resolution
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Resolution
- GC00-190
- That in the interpretation and application of the principles of the Canada Health Act, the Canadian Medical Association endorses the requirement for the inclusion of patient care objectives reflecting the need for available, quality, seamless, and timely service provision, as well as the inclusion of management objectives incorporating the notions of sustainability, accountability, equity and long-term planning.
- Text
- That in the interpretation and application of the principles of the Canada Health Act, the Canadian Medical Association endorses the requirement for the inclusion of patient care objectives reflecting the need for available, quality, seamless, and timely service provision, as well as the inclusion of management objectives incorporating the notions of sustainability, accountability, equity and long-term planning.
Clinical care to incorporate evidence-based technological advances
https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy399
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Topics
- Health systems, system funding and performance
- Health information and e-health
- Resolution
- GC00-196
- That federal, provincial and territorial governments respond to the health care needs of Canadians by ensuring the provision of clinical care that continually incorporates evidence-based technological advances in information, prevention, and diagnostic and therapeutic services.
- Policy Type
- Policy resolution
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Resolution
- GC00-196
- That federal, provincial and territorial governments respond to the health care needs of Canadians by ensuring the provision of clinical care that continually incorporates evidence-based technological advances in information, prevention, and diagnostic and therapeutic services.
- Text
- That federal, provincial and territorial governments respond to the health care needs of Canadians by ensuring the provision of clinical care that continually incorporates evidence-based technological advances in information, prevention, and diagnostic and therapeutic services.
CMA to work with federal government on sustainability of health care
https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy397
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Topics
- Health systems, system funding and performance
- Resolution
- GC00-194
- That the Canadian Medical Association assist the federal government in leading a discussion to develop a collaborative strategy to ensure the sustainability of Canada's health care system.
- Policy Type
- Policy resolution
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Resolution
- GC00-194
- That the Canadian Medical Association assist the federal government in leading a discussion to develop a collaborative strategy to ensure the sustainability of Canada's health care system.
- Text
- That the Canadian Medical Association assist the federal government in leading a discussion to develop a collaborative strategy to ensure the sustainability of Canada's health care system.
Collaborative development of a long-term vision for health care in Canada
https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy396
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Topics
- Health systems, system funding and performance
- Health human resources
- Resolution
- GC00-193
- That federal, provincial and territorial governments rise above their political differences to develop a long-term vision for health care in Canada in collaboration with the public, physicians and other health care stakeholders.
- Policy Type
- Policy resolution
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Resolution
- GC00-193
- That federal, provincial and territorial governments rise above their political differences to develop a long-term vision for health care in Canada in collaboration with the public, physicians and other health care stakeholders.
- Text
- That federal, provincial and territorial governments rise above their political differences to develop a long-term vision for health care in Canada in collaboration with the public, physicians and other health care stakeholders.
Confidentiality of medical records
https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy598
- Last Reviewed
- 2017-03-04
- Date
- 1979-06-20
- Topics
- Health information and e-health
- Ethics and medical professionalism
- Resolution
- GC79-2
- The Canadian Medical Association deplores any action taken by any level of government which threatens confidentiality of medical records.
- Policy Type
- Policy resolution
- Last Reviewed
- 2017-03-04
- Date
- 1979-06-20
- Resolution
- GC79-2
- The Canadian Medical Association deplores any action taken by any level of government which threatens confidentiality of medical records.
- Text
- The Canadian Medical Association deplores any action taken by any level of government which threatens confidentiality of medical records.
Government funding for health information technology
https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy402
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Topics
- Health information and e-health
- Resolution
- GC00-200
- That the federal, provincial and territorial governments fund the health information technology required to enhance the delivery of quality care and sustain the health care system.
- Policy Type
- Policy resolution
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Resolution
- GC00-200
- That the federal, provincial and territorial governments fund the health information technology required to enhance the delivery of quality care and sustain the health care system.
- Text
- That the federal, provincial and territorial governments fund the health information technology required to enhance the delivery of quality care and sustain the health care system.
Health care priorities
https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy390
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Topics
- Health systems, system funding and performance
- Resolution
- GC00-187
- That the medical profession advocate to ensure that in establishing health care priorities the basic medical needs of all citizens, especially the vulnerable, are met.
- Policy Type
- Policy resolution
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Resolution
- GC00-187
- That the medical profession advocate to ensure that in establishing health care priorities the basic medical needs of all citizens, especially the vulnerable, are met.
- Text
- That the medical profession advocate to ensure that in establishing health care priorities the basic medical needs of all citizens, especially the vulnerable, are met.
Impact of health system reforms on primary and specialty care
https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy400
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Topics
- Health systems, system funding and performance
- Resolution
- GC00-197
- That the Canadian Medical Association work with its Divisions and affiliates to assess the impact of health system reforms on the sustainability of primary and specialty care in Canada.
- Policy Type
- Policy resolution
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Resolution
- GC00-197
- That the Canadian Medical Association work with its Divisions and affiliates to assess the impact of health system reforms on the sustainability of primary and specialty care in Canada.
- Text
- That the Canadian Medical Association work with its Divisions and affiliates to assess the impact of health system reforms on the sustainability of primary and specialty care in Canada.
Improving health care system
https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy404
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Topics
- Health systems, system funding and performance
- Resolution
- GC00-202
- That the federal, provincial and territorial governments work in partnership with the public, Canadian Medical Association, its divisions and affiliates and other health care stakeholders to continue to work to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the health care system.
- Policy Type
- Policy resolution
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Resolution
- GC00-202
- That the federal, provincial and territorial governments work in partnership with the public, Canadian Medical Association, its divisions and affiliates and other health care stakeholders to continue to work to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the health care system.
- Text
- That the federal, provincial and territorial governments work in partnership with the public, Canadian Medical Association, its divisions and affiliates and other health care stakeholders to continue to work to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the health care system.
Insurance policy restrictions for mental, nervous and addictive disorders
https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy414
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Topics
- Health systems, system funding and performance
- Resolution
- GC00-220
- That the Canadian Medical Association engage in a formal dialogue with the insurance industry and worker compensation organizations to discuss the burden on patients and health care providers of restrictive policy underwriting, enhanced claims scrutinizing and onerous assessment processes for mental, nervous and addictive disorders and seek solutions equitable to all parties.
- Policy Type
- Policy resolution
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Resolution
- GC00-220
- That the Canadian Medical Association engage in a formal dialogue with the insurance industry and worker compensation organizations to discuss the burden on patients and health care providers of restrictive policy underwriting, enhanced claims scrutinizing and onerous assessment processes for mental, nervous and addictive disorders and seek solutions equitable to all parties.
- Text
- That the Canadian Medical Association engage in a formal dialogue with the insurance industry and worker compensation organizations to discuss the burden on patients and health care providers of restrictive policy underwriting, enhanced claims scrutinizing and onerous assessment processes for mental, nervous and addictive disorders and seek solutions equitable to all parties.
Medically required services
https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy606
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 1989-08-23
- Topics
- Health systems, system funding and performance
- Resolution
- GC89-29
- That the Canadian Medical Association seek clarification and definition of the term "medically required service", as applied to health funding legislation.
- Policy Type
- Policy resolution
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 1989-08-23
- Resolution
- GC89-29
- That the Canadian Medical Association seek clarification and definition of the term "medically required service", as applied to health funding legislation.
- Text
- That the Canadian Medical Association seek clarification and definition of the term "medically required service", as applied to health funding legislation.
National health care goals
https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy391
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Topics
- Health systems, system funding and performance
- Resolution
- GC00-188
- That the Canadian Medical Association develop a values-based process involving physicians, other health care providers, patient/citizen groups and federal/provincial/territorial governments to establish national health care goals and priorities.
- Policy Type
- Policy resolution
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Resolution
- GC00-188
- That the Canadian Medical Association develop a values-based process involving physicians, other health care providers, patient/citizen groups and federal/provincial/territorial governments to establish national health care goals and priorities.
- Text
- That the Canadian Medical Association develop a values-based process involving physicians, other health care providers, patient/citizen groups and federal/provincial/territorial governments to establish national health care goals and priorities.
National health insurance
https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy392
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Topics
- Health systems, system funding and performance
- Resolution
- GC00-189
- That the federal government re-establish its moral authority to enforce the principles of national health insurance as embodied in the Canada Health Act by adequately funding the system on a long-term sustainable basis.
- Policy Type
- Policy resolution
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Resolution
- GC00-189
- That the federal government re-establish its moral authority to enforce the principles of national health insurance as embodied in the Canada Health Act by adequately funding the system on a long-term sustainable basis.
- Text
- That the federal government re-establish its moral authority to enforce the principles of national health insurance as embodied in the Canada Health Act by adequately funding the system on a long-term sustainable basis.
Professional development as part of CMA e-strategy
https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy468
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Topics
- Health human resources
- Health information and e-health
- Resolution
- GC00-12
- That General Council endorse Canadian Medical Association's offering of professional development to physicians as part of the Canadian Medical Association's e-strategy.
- Policy Type
- Policy resolution
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Resolution
- GC00-12
- That General Council endorse Canadian Medical Association's offering of professional development to physicians as part of the Canadian Medical Association's e-strategy.
- Text
- That General Council endorse Canadian Medical Association's offering of professional development to physicians as part of the Canadian Medical Association's e-strategy.
Public and private funding of health care.
https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy406
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Topics
- Health systems, system funding and performance
- Resolution
- GC00-204
- That the federal, provincial and territorial governments, in close partnership with health care organizations (including the Canadian Medical Association and its Divisions and affiliates) and the public, initiate and maintain a process to promote full understanding of the respective roles and boundaries of the public and private sectors in the funding and delivery of health care.
- Policy Type
- Policy resolution
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Resolution
- GC00-204
- That the federal, provincial and territorial governments, in close partnership with health care organizations (including the Canadian Medical Association and its Divisions and affiliates) and the public, initiate and maintain a process to promote full understanding of the respective roles and boundaries of the public and private sectors in the funding and delivery of health care.
- Text
- That the federal, provincial and territorial governments, in close partnership with health care organizations (including the Canadian Medical Association and its Divisions and affiliates) and the public, initiate and maintain a process to promote full understanding of the respective roles and boundaries of the public and private sectors in the funding and delivery of health care.
Publicly funded Medicare program
https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy403
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Topics
- Health systems, system funding and performance
- Resolution
- GC00-201
- That the Canadian Medical Association develop a series of options, of greater and lesser intensity, for engaging the public in a dialogue concerning the future scope and financing of Canada's publicly funded Medicare program and assist the Divisions, in a manner to be determined by the Canadian Medical Association Board, in applying those options at the local level.
- Policy Type
- Policy resolution
- Last Reviewed
- 2014-03-01
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Resolution
- GC00-201
- That the Canadian Medical Association develop a series of options, of greater and lesser intensity, for engaging the public in a dialogue concerning the future scope and financing of Canada's publicly funded Medicare program and assist the Divisions, in a manner to be determined by the Canadian Medical Association Board, in applying those options at the local level.
- Text
- That the Canadian Medical Association develop a series of options, of greater and lesser intensity, for engaging the public in a dialogue concerning the future scope and financing of Canada's publicly funded Medicare program and assist the Divisions, in a manner to be determined by the Canadian Medical Association Board, in applying those options at the local level.
Publicly insured health care services
https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy398
- Last Reviewed
- 2020-02-29
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Topics
- Health systems, system funding and performance
- Resolution
- GC00-195
- That the federal, provincial and territorial governments work in partnership with the public, physicians and other health care stakeholders to determine which health care services will be publicly insured.
- Policy Type
- Policy resolution
- Last Reviewed
- 2020-02-29
- Date
- 2000-08-16
- Resolution
- GC00-195
- That the federal, provincial and territorial governments work in partnership with the public, physicians and other health care stakeholders to determine which health care services will be publicly insured.
- Text
- That the federal, provincial and territorial governments work in partnership with the public, physicians and other health care stakeholders to determine which health care services will be publicly insured.
Tax programs and health care services
https://policybase.cma.ca/en/permalink/policy431
- Last Reviewed
- 2020-02-29
- Date
- 2001-08-15
- Topics
- Health systems, system funding and performance
- Resolution
- GC01-52
- That Canadian Medical Association recommend to the federal, provincial and territorial governments that they should immediately review the creation of tax-related programs that will help patients offset the ever-increasing out-of-pocket cost of health care services, which should include: 1. an increase in the currently allowable medical tax credit, and 2. a health savings plan similar to the RRSP program for application to anticipated future expenses such as long-term care, home care and pharmacological expenses.
- Policy Type
- Policy resolution
- Last Reviewed
- 2020-02-29
- Date
- 2001-08-15
- Resolution
- GC01-52
- That Canadian Medical Association recommend to the federal, provincial and territorial governments that they should immediately review the creation of tax-related programs that will help patients offset the ever-increasing out-of-pocket cost of health care services, which should include: 1. an increase in the currently allowable medical tax credit, and 2. a health savings plan similar to the RRSP program for application to anticipated future expenses such as long-term care, home care and pharmacological expenses.
- Text
- That Canadian Medical Association recommend to the federal, provincial and territorial governments that they should immediately review the creation of tax-related programs that will help patients offset the ever-increasing out-of-pocket cost of health care services, which should include: 1. an increase in the currently allowable medical tax credit, and 2. a health savings plan similar to the RRSP program for application to anticipated future expenses such as long-term care, home care and pharmacological expenses.