Access to Professionals
Supreme Court asked to strike down Medicare
Medicare is increasingly under attack by social and economic elites. An unprecedented threat is the Chaouilli v. Quebec case heading for the Supreme Court of Canada on June 8, 2004, alleging Medicare is unconstitutional. Joining the case to ask the Supreme Court to open the door to a full-fledged private health insurance system in Canada is a group of 10 senators, led by Michael Kirby and a group of for-profit health corporations.
CAPA opposes BC Alternative Model for Accessing Orthopaedic Care
Access Now, the orthopaedic model for reducing the waiting lists for joint replacement surgery, violates the principles of the Canada Health Act, shatters the concept of patient equality, takes unfair advantage of vulnerable patients in pain, and exposes the health care system to threats and destruction under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Family physicians need education in rheumatology
Surveys and studies show a lack of awareness or understanding on the part of the family physician about the critical need for timely referral, diagnosis and appropriate treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
