Reform of the Quebec healthcare system.

Abstract

This article briefly describes issues surrounding the reform process in Quebec and discusses its major thrusts--regionalization, definition of healthcare objectives, strengthening frontline services and greater use of outpatient services--and their effect on institutions which must above all come to terms with the reduction of the provincial deficit. Fewer human resources, longer waiting periods, institutional autonomy and the creation of integrated networks are some of the issues of current concern to the Quebec healthcare community.