Health care in Canada is delivered through a publicly fundedhealth care system, which is mostly free at the point of use andhas most services provided by private entities. Health Canada, afederal department, publishes a series of surveys of the healthcare system in Canada based on Canadians' first-hand experiences ofthe health care system. Although life-threatening cases are dealtwith immediately, some services needed are non-urgent and patientsare seen at the next-available appointment in their local chosenfacility.
The median wait time in Canada to see a special physician is alittle over four weeks with 89.5% waiting fewer than 90 days.
The median wait time for diagnostic services such as MRI and CATscans is two weeks with 86.4% waiting fewer than 90 days.
The median wait time for surgery is four weeks with 82.2%waiting fewer than 90 days.
Dr. Brian Day was once quoted as saying "This is a country inwhich dogs can get a hip replacement in under a week and in whichhumans can wait two-to-three years." Based on waiting line theory,what are your suggestions to improve the health care service inCanada?
