Understanding Healthcare Regulation in Canada: Strategies for Ensuring Quality and Accessibility
Akash Sharma *
KAULMED Private Limited, Sonipat, Haryana-131028, India.
Vriti Gamta
KAULMED Private Limited, Sonipat, Haryana-131028, India.
Gaurav Luthra
KAULMED Private Limited, Sonipat, Haryana-131028, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Healthcare regulation plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and accessibility of healthcare services in Canada. This article provides an overview of the healthcare regulatory landscape in Canada, focusing on federal and provincial/territorial regulations. The federal level regulations, overseen by Health Canada, encompass drug and medical device regulations, health information privacy and security, and food safety and nutrition regulations. Provincial and territorial regulations, implemented by respective healthcare authorities, address licensing and regulation of healthcare professionals, healthcare facility regulation, and allocation of healthcare resources. The article discusses the importance of health information privacy and security regulations in the digital age and highlights the safeguards and best practices to protect personal health information. By understanding and navigating these healthcare regulations, stakeholders can contribute to a healthcare system that ensures quality and accessibility for all Canadians.
Keywords: Healthcare regulation, health Canada, quality, accessibility, federal regulations, provincial regulations, healthcare resources
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