Quebec
Quebec (Medicine)
Quebec (pronunciation: /kɪˈbɛk/ or /kəˈbɛk/) is a term used in the field of medicine, particularly in the context of public health and healthcare system in the province of Quebec, Canada.
Etymology
The term "Quebec" is derived from the Algonquin word "Kébec" which means "where the river narrows". This is in reference to the area around Quebec City where the Saint Lawrence River narrows to a cliff-lined gap.
Medical Context
In the medical context, Quebec refers to the unique healthcare system and public health initiatives in the province. The healthcare system in Quebec is characterized by a publicly funded and administered system, known as the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ).
The RAMQ provides a wide range of health services and prescription drug coverage to residents of Quebec. It is an example of a single-payer system, a term also used in medical and health policy discussions.
Quebec's public health department, the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux (MSSS), oversees various public health initiatives and programs in the province. These include vaccination programs, disease prevention and control, and health promotion activities.
Related Terms
- Single-payer system: A healthcare system where the government, rather than private insurers, pays for all healthcare costs.
- Public health: The science and practice of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.
- Healthcare system: The organization of people, institutions, and resources to deliver health care services to meet the health needs of target populations.
- Health services: Services offered by the health care system to prevent, treat, and manage illness.
- Prescription drug: Medications that require a prescription by a healthcare professional.
- Vaccination: The administration of a vaccine to help the immune system develop protection from a disease.
- Disease prevention: Measures to prevent the occurrence of specific diseases and conditions.
- Health promotion: The process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Quebec
- Wikipedia's article - Quebec
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