The Canada Health Act, Passed in 1984, Defines Five Principles

Multiple Choice

The Canada Health Act, passed in 1984, defines five principles for health care in Canada: universality, comprehensiveness, accessibility, portability, and public administration. Which statement below illustrates that the nurse is aware of one of two provisions also created with the Canada Health Act?

A) "Clients may be charged for non-emergency care."
B) "Doctors within the public insurance plan cannot extra bill for their services, and no user fees can be charged for insured services."
C) "Doctors may 'extra bill' if they so choose."
D) "Private clinics may charge user fees for some insured services."