Seniors need resources to pursue complaints.
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چکیده
In May 2005, the “Report of the Auditor General on Seniors Care and Programs” (“the Report”) was released.1 The Auditor General examined services provided to seniors in long-term care facilities, the Seniors Lodge Program and the Alberta Seniors Benefit Program.2 In total, the systems of nine Regional Health Authorities (RHAs), 25 long-term care facilities, and 20 lodge operators were examined. The Auditor General gave the following reasons for conducting the audit:
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Health law in Canada
دوره 26 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005