HSCI 416: WEEKS 1 & 2 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Health Services Research
A field of study that examines the accessibility, cost, and outcomes of healthcare
services from the perspective of users.
Multidisciplinary Approach
An approach to research that incorporates diverse fields and data-driven methods to
gain a comprehensive understanding of healthcare.
Life Science/Fundamental Research
Research that studies health and disease in controlled laboratory settings, focusing on
the fundamental aspects of biological processes.
Clinical Research
Research that investigates the causes, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of diseases
in individuals.
Health Service Delivery
The provision and administration of healthcare services to individuals and communities.
Canada Health Act
Legislation in Canada that ensures coverage for medically necessary physician and
hospital services.
Principles of Canada Health Act
, The guiding principles of the Canada Health Act, which include public administration,
comprehensiveness, universality, accessibility, and portability.
Health Service Delivery in Canada
The healthcare system in Canada, which is federally-funded and provincially-
administered.
Indigenous Health Disparities
Health disparities experienced by Indigenous populations, rooted in historical trauma,
colonialism, and socioeconomic factors.
Geographical Barriers
Challenges in accessing healthcare services due to remote locations or distance from
healthcare facilities.
Cultural Competency
The ability to understand and respect diverse Indigenous cultures in the context of
healthcare.
Community Engagement
The involvement of Indigenous communities in the research process and decision-
making regarding healthcare priorities.
Two-Eyed Seeing
An approach that integrates Indigenous and Western knowledge systems in research to
gain a more holistic understanding.
Cultural Competency in Research
The acknowledgement and incorporation of Indigenous worldviews, practices, and
values in the research process.
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Health Services Research
A field of study that examines the accessibility, cost, and outcomes of healthcare
services from the perspective of users.
Multidisciplinary Approach
An approach to research that incorporates diverse fields and data-driven methods to
gain a comprehensive understanding of healthcare.
Life Science/Fundamental Research
Research that studies health and disease in controlled laboratory settings, focusing on
the fundamental aspects of biological processes.
Clinical Research
Research that investigates the causes, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of diseases
in individuals.
Health Service Delivery
The provision and administration of healthcare services to individuals and communities.
Canada Health Act
Legislation in Canada that ensures coverage for medically necessary physician and
hospital services.
Principles of Canada Health Act
, The guiding principles of the Canada Health Act, which include public administration,
comprehensiveness, universality, accessibility, and portability.
Health Service Delivery in Canada
The healthcare system in Canada, which is federally-funded and provincially-
administered.
Indigenous Health Disparities
Health disparities experienced by Indigenous populations, rooted in historical trauma,
colonialism, and socioeconomic factors.
Geographical Barriers
Challenges in accessing healthcare services due to remote locations or distance from
healthcare facilities.
Cultural Competency
The ability to understand and respect diverse Indigenous cultures in the context of
healthcare.
Community Engagement
The involvement of Indigenous communities in the research process and decision-
making regarding healthcare priorities.
Two-Eyed Seeing
An approach that integrates Indigenous and Western knowledge systems in research to
gain a more holistic understanding.
Cultural Competency in Research
The acknowledgement and incorporation of Indigenous worldviews, practices, and
values in the research process.
