Health Systems Restructuring in Ontario: Public Participation and Regionalization – The Un-Traveled Road

Author

Sarah Padfield, Western University

Date of Award

8-1-2003

Degree Type

Major Research Paper

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration

Program

Political Science

Supervisor

Agócs, Carol

Geographical Areas

Ontario

Abstract

This paper examines whether the healthcare system in Ontario can integrate the principles of public participation and citizen engagement with the regionalization of health authorities based on an extensive literature review, case studies, and personal interviews. The findings reveal that the goals of public participation and citizen engagement can be reconciled with the goals of cost containment and efficiency by instituting regional health authorities.

Recommended Citation

Padfield, Sarah, "Health Systems Restructuring in Ontario: Public Participation and Regionalization – The Un-Traveled Road" (2003). MPA Major Research Papers. 43.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/lgp-mrps/43