Which of the following issues will affect reform of the Canadian healthcare system? Choose all that apply
1) Increased interest in self-care
2) Less emphasis on individual accountability for health
3) Growing interest in complementary and alternative care
4) Decreased use of preventative therapies
ANS: 1, 3
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