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- Title
Testing and treatment for obstructive sleep apnea in Canada: funding models must change.
- Authors
Pendharkar, Sachin R.; Povitz, Marcus; Bansback, Nick; George, Charles F. P.; Morrison, Debra; Ayas, Najib T.; Canadian Sleep and Circadian Network
- Abstract
The article discusses the testing and treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in Canada. Topics include adverse health effects associated with OSA, the gold standard for assessing OSA, and the problem with funding models for OSA in Canada. Also mentioned are how Canada's system of funding is compared internationally and how Canada amends its policies.
- Subjects
CANADA; SLEEP apnea syndrome treatment; ADVERSE health care events; SLEEP disorders; APNEA treatment; MEDICAL care; MEDICAL economics; SLEEP apnea syndromes; COST effectiveness; HEALTH services accessibility; HEALTH status indicators; STATISTICAL models; ECONOMICS; DIAGNOSIS
- Publication
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), 2017, Vol 189, Issue 49, pE1524
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1503/cmaj.170393