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'Certain circumstances': issues in equity and responsiveness in access to health care in Canada 
Provides a collection of papers and reports on language and cultural barriers to the provision and/or the utilization of health services. Covers equity in access to health care, language and barriers to health care, barriers and specific populations, and cultural competence. Synthesizes recommendations across sources.
Source: Health Canada
A framework for support: third edition  PDF
Proposes a framework for mental health support to ensure that people with serious mental illness live fulfilling lives in the community. Promotes a client-centred model based in 3 key areas: the community resource base, the knowledge resource base, and the personal resource base. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
A guide for health professionals working with Aboriginal Peoples: parts 1 – executive summary  PDF
Presents information and 26 specific recommendations to enhance understanding, communication, and clinical skills in the area of Aboriginal health. Includes sections on sociodemographics, health definitions and issues, cross-cultural communication, and health resources. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)
A new era for patient-centred health care: building a sustainable, accountable structure for delivery of high-quality patient services  PDF
Outlines the restructuring process of British Columbia's health care management and administration. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health
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A primer to British Columbia's new health care consent legislation: the Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act  PDF
Defines consent legislation, including areas such as obtaining consent, valid consent, various ways to communicate consent, as well as information on designating incapability of a patient. Discusses information on treatment without a patient's consent. Includes list of practitioners covered by act. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health
Alberta: health first: building a better public health care system 
Provides the Government of Alberta's response to the Premier's Advisory Council on Health report, also known as the Mazankowski report.
Source: Alberta Health and Wellness
APOLNET listserv 
Offers access to an open forum designed to promote informed discussion on alcohol-related policy and programming issues in Canada. Geared for professionals in public health, substance abuse, injury prevention and policy development, members of the general public are welcome to participate.
Source: Alcohol Policy Network (APN)
Aspen Regional Health Authority 
Provides health services and programs to central Alberta, including: acute care, continuing care, mental health, population health, and rehabilitation services, as well as specialty programs and clinics.
Source: Aspen Regional Health Authority
Assessing the performance of rural and northern hospitals in Manitoba 
Summarizes an evaluation of rural and northern hospitals in Manitoba based on data covering the period 1996-1999. Describes performance indicators used, and concludes that the number and function of rural and northern hospitals needs to be reassessed.
Source: University of Manitoba, Manitoba Centre for Health Policy (MCHP)
From: Report summaries directory: 1997 to 2000
Assiniboine Regional Health Authority 
Operates acute care and long-term care facilities, and provides public health, mental health, diagnostic, emergency medical, and home care services in the Assiniboine region. Contains information on local programs, services and health facilities.
Source: Assiniboine Regional Health Authority
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