France spends slightly less (as a percentage of GDP) on health care than Canada, and has a higher number of physicians and hospital beds, and lower wait times.
health care wait times
Février 19, 2016
3:00AM
The problem of a high-cost low-performance system is not just a provincial one—but a Canadian one.
Février 5, 2016
11:45AM
Survey found 70 per cent of Canadian primary care doctors thought their patients often experienced long wait times to see a specialist—the worst showing of any country surveyed.
Février 2, 2016
9:20AM
Australia generally has more medical resources, lower wait times and comparable health outcomes.
Novembre 20, 2015
11:19AM
Considering the cost of waiting for medically necessary specialist treatment, how much would Canadians be willing to pay in order to eliminate their wait?
Avril 4, 2011
2:00AM
A Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) study recently reported that wait times for access to health care across a few priority treatment areas are improving. According to CIHI, at least 8 out of 10 Canadian patients are receiving priority area procedures
within medically recommended wait times. This score might be acceptable to those who manage the health care system, but patients and taxpayers would be justified in questioning whether it represents success for them.