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Health for All

A Doctor's Prescription for a Healthier Canada

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Written by: Jane Philpott
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 An Instant #1 National Bestseller
Finalist for the Writers' Trust Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing

From one of Canada's most respected and high-profile health professionals (and former federal Minister of Health), a timely, practical, ambitious, and deeply personal call for action on health that sets out the roadmap to our future well-being.

Jane Philpott has spent her life learning what makes people sick and what keeps people well. She has witnessed miracles in modern medicine. She has also watched children die of starvation in a world that has plenty of food. With Health for All, she sounds a clarion call for a radical disruption in a health care system that is broken—but not beyond repair. The vision is rooted in a deep-seated commitment to health equity.

Decades ago, a few visionary Canadian leaders put laws in place to ensure health care insurance for all. But the structures to deliver that care were never fully developed as envisioned. As a result, our health systems are not comprehensive or well-coordinated. In the wake of a pandemic, we risk it all falling apart. More than six million people have no family doctor, nor any other access to primary care. Emergency rooms are routinely closed. Exhausted health workers wonder if it will ever get better. Some say we should hand health care over to the private sector. But to abandon our commitment to publicly funded health care now would only lead to more expensive and less equitable care. Philpott outlines a different solution—an ambitious, once-in-a-generation reset of health systems with universal access to primary care teams.

What sets this book apart is that it’s more than a prescription for better medical care. Philpott looks at the big picture of health for all. This includes an intimate look at the personal roots of well-being: hope, belonging, meaning, and purpose. Then, through real-life stories, she examines the impact of the social determinants of health. Finally, she explains that none of this will happen without the political will to do the hard work of rebuilding a healthy society. The remedy we await is serious leadership to implement what we already know and to put the well-being of Canadians at the top of the agenda. Medicine & Health Care Industry Politics & Government Health Health Care
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Those who read this book will gain a much better understanding of what is needed to change health care in Canada — and maybe feel motivated to do something.

I feel inspired after reading this!

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Great book that provides an aspirational vision for health from a physician tenaciously dedicated to doing the right thing, personally, professionally, and politically, despite the consequences. Inspiring book; well narrated by the author

Deeply reflective and moving

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As the mother of a New Medical Doctor and the daughter of elderly parents and as a Canadian taxpayer, this was an amazing read. So touching, so inspiring and so hopeful for the country. I would vote for Jane and encourage others to as well, Hopefully we see Jane on the ballot ASAP.

Incredible read, incredible insights, BRAVO Jane Philpott !!!

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A great read about the ambitious yet authentic goal of health access. Thank you for an easy read on a long standing topic that requires innovative new ways to think about plans of action.

Primary care focused on being person-centric

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