EC248 Final Exam questions with
complete solutions graded A+ passed
The principles of the Canada Health Act include all EXCEPT
Universality
Portability
Equity
Public Administration - ANS✔✔ Equity
The following is not a measure of health outcome:
Number of physicians per capita.
Population incidence of malaria.
Death rate for children under the age of 5.
Estimated men's lifespan. - ANS✔✔ Number of physicians per capita.
In Canada, the supply of physicians has
decreased substantially over time resulting in the current shortage.
risen steadily over time but has not kept up to population growth.
,mainly risen over time but practice behaviors have changed.
decreased sharply recently leading to the current shortage. - ANS✔✔ mainly risen over time but
practice behaviors have changed.
Rather than aggregate health expenditures, we often look at real expenditures per capita. This
calculation requires us to deflate the aggregate expenditures by:
the purchasing power of the currency.
the size of the population.
the cost of health care.
Answers a. and b. are correct. - ANS✔✔ Answers a. and b. are correct.
Health care
is the most important determinant of health in OECD countries.
is the most expensive determinant of health in OECD countries.
spending continues to grow rapidly in most OECD countries.
sector is one of the largest sectors in most OECD countries. - ANS✔✔ sector is one of the largest
sectors in most OECD countries.
,The following is not a driver of increased health care expenditures:
Increases in the health care covered under public insurance
Increases in the quality of health care
Increases in the price of health care
Increases in the quantity of health care - ANS✔✔ Increases in the health care covered under
public insurance
Public sector financing covers about of health care expenditures in Canada.
100%
70%
50%
30% - ANS✔✔ 70%
What statement best describes a health system?
Aspects of society that have an important bearing on the health care at the population level.
Aspects of society that have an important bearing on the health care of individuals and the
population.
Aspects of society that have an important bearing on health at the population level.
, Aspects of society that have an important bearing on the health of individuals and the
population. - ANS✔✔ Aspects of society that have an important bearing on the health of
individuals and the population.
Which statement best describes governance of the Canadian Health Care System?
Provinces/Territories have jurisdiction adhering to the guidelines of the Canada Health Act
The Federal Government controls provincial/territorial actions with the Canada Health Act
Federal/Provincial/Territorial governments share jurisdiction over the Health Care System.
The Canada Health Act provides the governance structure for the Health Care System. - ANS✔✔
Provinces/Territories have jurisdiction adhering to the guidelines of the Canada Health Act
How does Canada compare to other OECD countries regarding the proportion of health care
expenditures covered by public financing.
the highest
relatively high
about the same
relatively low - ANS✔✔ relatively low
Which statement best describes technical efficiency?
complete solutions graded A+ passed
The principles of the Canada Health Act include all EXCEPT
Universality
Portability
Equity
Public Administration - ANS✔✔ Equity
The following is not a measure of health outcome:
Number of physicians per capita.
Population incidence of malaria.
Death rate for children under the age of 5.
Estimated men's lifespan. - ANS✔✔ Number of physicians per capita.
In Canada, the supply of physicians has
decreased substantially over time resulting in the current shortage.
risen steadily over time but has not kept up to population growth.
,mainly risen over time but practice behaviors have changed.
decreased sharply recently leading to the current shortage. - ANS✔✔ mainly risen over time but
practice behaviors have changed.
Rather than aggregate health expenditures, we often look at real expenditures per capita. This
calculation requires us to deflate the aggregate expenditures by:
the purchasing power of the currency.
the size of the population.
the cost of health care.
Answers a. and b. are correct. - ANS✔✔ Answers a. and b. are correct.
Health care
is the most important determinant of health in OECD countries.
is the most expensive determinant of health in OECD countries.
spending continues to grow rapidly in most OECD countries.
sector is one of the largest sectors in most OECD countries. - ANS✔✔ sector is one of the largest
sectors in most OECD countries.
,The following is not a driver of increased health care expenditures:
Increases in the health care covered under public insurance
Increases in the quality of health care
Increases in the price of health care
Increases in the quantity of health care - ANS✔✔ Increases in the health care covered under
public insurance
Public sector financing covers about of health care expenditures in Canada.
100%
70%
50%
30% - ANS✔✔ 70%
What statement best describes a health system?
Aspects of society that have an important bearing on the health care at the population level.
Aspects of society that have an important bearing on the health care of individuals and the
population.
Aspects of society that have an important bearing on health at the population level.
, Aspects of society that have an important bearing on the health of individuals and the
population. - ANS✔✔ Aspects of society that have an important bearing on the health of
individuals and the population.
Which statement best describes governance of the Canadian Health Care System?
Provinces/Territories have jurisdiction adhering to the guidelines of the Canada Health Act
The Federal Government controls provincial/territorial actions with the Canada Health Act
Federal/Provincial/Territorial governments share jurisdiction over the Health Care System.
The Canada Health Act provides the governance structure for the Health Care System. - ANS✔✔
Provinces/Territories have jurisdiction adhering to the guidelines of the Canada Health Act
How does Canada compare to other OECD countries regarding the proportion of health care
expenditures covered by public financing.
the highest
relatively high
about the same
relatively low - ANS✔✔ relatively low
Which statement best describes technical efficiency?
