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?

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The provision that doctors within the public insurance plan cannot extra bill for their services, and no user fees can be charged for insured services, is one of the two provisions created with the Canada Health Act. Option A and D are both incorrect as Canada Health Act prohibits charging of user fees for insured services. Option C is also incorrect as extra billing is prohibited under the Canada Health Act.

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