, Comparing Health Care Systems
The US health care system is unique among heath care systems in the world, in terms of
innovation and access to and payment for care.
Question 1
To begin your comparison, read this short article comparing the US and UK health care
systems. Use the information from the article to complete the chart.
Criteria US System UK System
Doctors
coverage can vary from company to company taxation
paid by
Led or run healthcare workers and health facilities facilities operate publicly and workers are public
by operate privately employees
Positive
excellent care, and modern technology universiality
aspect
Positive shorter waiting times and the choice of health
access to all
aspect provider
Negative long waiting times, and a lower quality of patient
expensive
aspect care
Negative
unfair on poorer citizens an overly-bureaucratic system
aspect
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Question 2
Now, fill the gaps in your knowledge of the US and UK health care systems. Think of
something you would like to know about the two systems. Compose a research question
about the topic, and then answer the questions below.
Part A
Whh at is your first research question?
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