More than half of dying Canadians report trouble accessing timely health care: Stats Can
More than half of the respondents to a new poll say their life-shortening illness was made worse when they couldn’t access immediate, needed health care.
The study, released Oct. 1, shows that 52 per cent of men and 59 per cent of women said their serious illness worsened when they couldn’t get timely care.
Most of the participants also reported that they had to access an emergency room in 2024.
The study also showed that most unpaid caregivers do not have their support needs assessed.
In 2022, the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence reported that 69 per cent of caregivers said their mental health was deteriorating.
In August, the centre called for a National Caregiving Strategy.
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