Abstract

MADELEINE, Richer. Participación y organización comunitaria en el sector salud: Servicios sociales quebequense. Revista de Ciencias Sociales [online]. 2005, vol.11, n.2, pp.347-359. ISSN 1315-9518.

This article analyzes citizen participation and community organizations in the health sector in the Canadian Province of Québec. Participation is a theme of great relevance in democracy, and also in the efficiency and efficacy of public services. In the Quebec health system different participation models co-exist : consultative citizen participation, assemblies and public forums, and decision making participation through representation in administrative councils in regional organizations, health installations and social services. The integration of health services and social services within its administration is an original facet of the Quebec system. Another distinctive characteristic is the importance of the social movement known as the Quebec Community Movement, which has achieved important recognition and innovation in the handling of social and health problems.

Keywords : Health; participation; community organization; social services; Quebec.