Uploaded July 2018 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
The Canada Health Act has different implications for inpatients vs outpatients.
In this video, pharmacist Douglas Brown explains how inpatient care (staying in hospital to receive treatment) is covered under the Canada Health Act, while outpatient care (undergoing your treatment at home) isn't usually covered.
However, more and more patients are having treatments like chemotherapy and hemodialysis performed at home. So, how is this increase in outpatient procedures being addressed with the Canada Health Act?
Watch the video to hear Douglas discuss the issues this is posing for the Canadian healthcare system and patients without private coverage.
The Canada Health Act has different implications for inpatients vs outpatients.
In this video, pharmacist Douglas Brown explains how inpatient care (staying in hospital to receive treatment) is covered under the Canada Health Act, while outpatient care (undergoing your treatment at home) isn't usually covered.
However, more and more patients are having treatments like chemotherapy and hemodialysis performed at home. So, how is this increase in outpatient procedures being addressed with the Canada Health Act?
Watch the video to hear Douglas discuss the issues this is posing for the Canadian healthcare system and patients without private coverage.
