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Article: Survey shows Canadians give a `passing grade' to health care system. (Health).
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- September 16, 2002
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OTTAWA -- Canadians continue to give the health care system a passing grade but are less impressed with the level of action from provincial and federal governments, according to the Canadian Medical Association
The association's second National Report Card on Health Care is based on a national survey conducted by Ipsos-Reid. Sixty per cent of respondents gave the health care system a B grade or better in terms of overall quality, choice of health services, and their most recent interaction with the system.
The report card said:
* 50% or more gave a B or better for access to their family doctor, walk in clinics, emergency rooms, and access for ...