Is Canada’s health-care system ready for our rapidly greying population? Review the following excerpt from: https://globalnews.ca/news/3429041/healthcare-stats-canada-2016-census/
“A 2015 report from the Conference Board of Canada (CBC) estimates that 2.4 million Canadians over 65 and will require continuing care support, both paid and unpaid, by 2026. By 2046, that number will reach nearly 3.3 million” (Russell, 2017).
Critically reflect on the need for change as identified in the above quote. In your post, discuss your thoughts on the issue implications for practice.
Critically address the following:
- Is there an impact to nursing and healthcare to ensure best practice and quality care environments are provided to our patients?
- At what cost does this impart onto our healthcare system?
- Discuss the impact to patient care and implications for nurses