Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2022 - HSCI 305 D100

The Canadian Health System (3)

Class Number: 2143

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Mon, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 10, 2022
    Sat, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    60 units, including nine HSCI units with a minimum grade of C-.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A comparative analysis of the Canadian health care financing and delivery systems and policies. History, organizational principles, health care resources, costs, access to care, quality, and equity. Societal and political issues, threats and values that affect Canada's health care system and others around the world.

COURSE DETAILS:

We will examine historic events and values that have shaped the development of health care systems in Canada. We will discuss arrangements for financing and delivery of health care and management of health human resources. We will consider the role of the courts and the impact of trade agreements in health policy. Throughout the course, we will explore current policy debates, including coverage for pharmaceuticals, primary care reform, privatization, and management of wait lists. Finally, we will compare Canada’s health care system to those in other countries. Given that health services research and government policies are constantly changing, the instructor may add other topics to reflect recent developments

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Competencies for BA and BSc programs in this course include:
- Health services and health policy (primary)
- Health systems and critical thinking (reinforcing)

Grading

  • Short Paper 15%
  • Term Paper 28%
  • Mid-Term Exam 20%
  • Final Exam 30%
  • Participation 7%

NOTES:

Instructor may make changes to the syllabus within Faculty/University regulations.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Deber, R. Treating Health Care: How the Canadian System Works and How It Could Work Better. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2017.

https://utorontopress.com/9781487521493/treating-health-care/
ISBN: 1487521499

REQUIRED READING:

All required readings are available electronically via course Canvas site.

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

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