Self-care: the logical complement to pharmacare

Enabling good health, whether at home, or with the help of a professional just makes sense. For governments, this equates to making balanced investments that make our health care system accessible to all, as well as empowering individuals to take great care of themselves.

Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, pictured. A national self-care strategy that supports Canadian’s interests in caring for themselves will help strike an appropriate balance between self-care and professional care. This strategy could include efforts that address financial barriers and influences while promoting health literacy, innovation and equitable product access, writes Karen Proud. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY KAREN PROUD

March 18, 2019

The creation of pharmacare in Canada has the potential to have far-reaching effects on the health-care system. It is about removing financial barriers that contribute to inequities in how Canadians achieve good health. It is an admirable goal and one that should apply to all aspects of care. The di...

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