Health Care System
The health system in this country consists of a universal and free medical insurance.
Because Canada is a federal state, there is a division of roles between the central and state governments, the former establishing most of the funding for the healthcare system and federal principles and standards.
The latter takes advantage of federal funds to guarantee medical services to residents and is subject to specific state or territorial taxes through hospitals, primary care professionals, general practitioners (GPs), and medical professionals. There is a Medicare insurance system that requires medical consultation support.
We also provide additional medical services in our federal budget and regulations, such as home care, long-term care, ambulance transportation, and prosthetic support.
Private health insurance covers expenses such as emergency surgery, cosmetic surgery services that are not medically necessary, and dental treatment.
Operational level management is outsourced to the Community Health Department (RHA), which manages hospitals, home care, and long-term care. States and territories remain directly responsible for primary and expert physician compensation and medication assistance.
Sure, Canada’s healthcare system has problems and limitations, and long wait times are best, but they’re basically low-priced, high-quality, provide free primary care and hospital consultation support, and all. It is intended for citizens. Available.
How to find a clinic?
You will find a specialist yourself and go to the hospital to see him (without an appointment), but in Canada, it is a medical system where you see your family doctor (family doctor) except in an emergency.
To go to a specialized or general hospital, you need a referral letter from your doctor.
Family doctor
Since the family doctor has a medical history for each patient, he consults while reviewing the previous medical history and prescription medications. Also, as a medical specialist, you can refer to a specialist that is suitable for the patient. Advance reservations are required, so in an emergency, you will need to go to the emergency medical room or clinic without an appointment.
There is less family doctors in Canada. Due to the limited number of patients each can handle, they can be turned away. It may take some time, but as soon as you move to Canada, start looking for your doctor.
Walk-in clinic
This clinic is available if you have not yet found your doctor and would like to see him without an appointment. Hours of operation are long, there are clinics in every city and there are also other medical clinics. If you have a cold or minor injury, it will take less time than a large hospital and they will see you right away.
If you have a chronic illness, ask a doctor to write a medical certificate in English in advance. If you are concerned that your symptoms are not conveying well, we recommend that you request an interpreter. There are several clinics in Vancouver that offer medical interpretation services from different languages to English.
