title: Are we finally ready for a Canadian model for home care?
abstract: This commentary argues that there are several elements present today to foster the development of the components of a Canadian home care model. The potential and limitations of these elements are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa.
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authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Alcock
mesh_terms: D002170:Canada; D005380:Financing, Government; D006285:Health Planning; D006302:Health Services Research; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D017146:Models, Organizational; D009313:National Health Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D020380:Needs Assessment; D016730:Program Development; D019984:Quality Indicators, Health Care; D013997:Time Factors