RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Study questions whether equalization of health care services a logical goal
JF Canadian Medical Association Journal
JO CMAJ
FD Canadian Medical Association
SP 413
OP 415
VO 156
IS 3
A1 M. OReilly
YR 1997
UL http://www.cmaj.ca/content/156/3/413.abstract
AB Ontario is in the midst of major health care reform, and one of the goals is to equalize the care available across the province. The authors of a study on the health status of people living in Southwestern Ontario question whether equalization is a wise goal, given that some areas face more serious health problems than others. Dr. Evelyn Vingilis, one of the authors, said government calls for standardization of health care delivery run "completely contrary" to the requirements of a needs-based system.