Feverish relations

Article Abstract:

A 1995 Maclean's/Medical Post/Angus Reid survey on Canadians' views on their health care system reveals considerable unhappiness about access to doctors. A majority of respondents are unhappy with long waits to see their doctors, and more than 60% feel that doctors require too frequent visits.

Physician and patient, Physician-patient relations, Surveys

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Condition critical

Article Abstract:

Most Canadians are concerned about their health care system, according to the results of a Maclean's/Medical Post/Angus Reid poll. Although 52% of Canadians rate their system as very good or better, doctors and patients agree that the system suffers from long waits and short doctor visits.

Public health, Health care rationing

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'Feeling the pinch.' (Canadians' confidence in their healthcare system erodes; includes related article on ethical issues in medical care)(Special Report: Radical Surgery)(Cover Story)

Article Abstract:

Results of a Maclean's/Medical Post/Angus Reid poll indicate that the number of people who rate Canadian health care as 'excellent' has declined from 25% in 1991 to 14% in 1996. The erosion of confidence in the health care system is probably due to cutbacks in funding.

Medical care, Cover Story, Medical ethics, Socialized medicine, Medical care (Private)

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