Portability, as One of the Principles of Canadian Health Care

question 25

Multiple Choice

Portability, as one of the principles of Canadian Health Care Medicare) , is based on:

• A) The ability to travel with public health insurance coverage into the United States.
• B) The ability to travel with public health insurance coverage across provinces.
• C) The ability to travel with public health insurance coverage within a specific province.
• D) The ability to transfer public health insurance coverage within a family to a member who may be without their own coverage.

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Definitions:

Fibrocartilage

A tough, very dense type of cartilage that contains fibrous bundles of collagen, such as that found in the intervertebral discs and at the insertions of some tendons and ligaments.

Hyaline Cartilage

A type of connective tissue found in areas such as the nose, trachea, and at the ends of long bones, providing support with some flexibility.

Pivot Joint

A type of synovial joint allowing rotational movement, such as the joint between the first and second cervical vertebrae.

Rotation

The action or process of rotating on or as if on an axis or center, commonly used to describe movement in anatomy or mechanical systems.