The new theme for healthcare in the United States seems to be a push universal health care, just as other developed countries have because it is best for the people of a nation. So, what happens when the population of that nation is 4 times larger than another? Can we adequately compare or utilize that country as a model for universal health care systems when population sizes and dominant cultural characteristics are so different? The country of Brittan is part of the National Health Service (NHS) overseen by the government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain.
Britain and Indonesia are both island nations that have universal health care systems. Because of the vast difference of population, the healthcare system is greatly different, as
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According to the World Bank, the budget for 2014 universal health care system of Indonesia was at 4.86 billion dollars to care for 240 million people (N. Mboi 2015). And about 80000 villages. The healthcare system is a universal health care system that 's run by the government of Indonesia called, Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional (JKN). The health care system is seeing overseen by the Minister of Health. It 's interesting to note that just as Britain the wealthy do not utilize this health care system and in the fact that of 1800 hospitals 650 of them are private those private hospitals do you not meet the accreditation of the Ministry of Health but that doesn 't stop the wealthy from continuing to go to these facilities. Girl according to the World Health Organization Indonesia ranks 92nd out of 190 countries in the same rating system it 's worth noting that Britain ranks 18th. Now let 's look at the dominant characteristics of
“Health is the state of complete physical, mental, social and intellectual well-beings not merely an absence of disease”(WHO,1998).Good health is essential in life as people’s career will be affected if they fall ill.. In the developed countries like Australia, People who are not involved in the healthy lifestyle are suffering from a range of health disorders like overweight, high blood pressure, obese, heart diseases, obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, kidney problems, liver disorders and so many. To overcome these health issues Australian government introduced health care system. This essay will firstly, discuss the Australian health care system and secondly, compare Australia with other countries around the world in relation to different consideration on health.
Neighboring countries, United States and Canada have close ties to one another, share the same language and have many of the same fundamental and religious beliefs. It is an interesting debt as to which provides a superior healthcare system. In order to better understand the strengths and weakness of the two systems, this paper will review four important structural and functional elements of each system.
With all the focus our country has recently put on Healthcare I thought is necessary to look at a country which has used a Universal Health care model to understand where we as a country are heading and why so many people are opposed to it. For years I have heard that Japanese healthcare was one of the best in the world and known of people who would travel to Japan to receive treatment. Japan has been at the forefront of technology and it seems that the use of that technology has helped them advance in Health Care as well. In comparing both Japanese and American Health Care Systems I am hoping to find if Japanese Health Care is better than our American Health Care System.
Marble, A. (2010). Reforming the Global Health System: Lessons from Asia: An interview with Nigel Crisp
If applicable, could you compare your experience (one specific example or two) within the structure of the U.S. health care system and another country? How is structure different and similar? Are you aware of the effect of any healthcare policies on your (health care seeking or other)
are pro’s and con’s depending on which health care system a nation chooses to adopt and implement. The United States health care system is not universal or mandatory yet it is among the top spenders on health care, however the quality of care delivered to patients is among the best in the world. Japan’s health care system is universal and mandatory and they are one of the lowest spenders on health care and are among the healthiest populations with low infant mortality and high life expectancy rates. The United States health care system and Japan’s health care system share similarities and differences which both have advantages and disadvantages for their citizens seeking health care.
2015, p. B10). His view perfectly sums up why wealthy citizens of the world need to be “our brother’s keeper” in creating worldwide equality in health care. It is incomprehensible to think that people in TWN die every day because they lack basic health care which rich countries have access to. Cardiologist Ernest Madu of Jamaica believes, “Every life is valuable. A person in Indonesia is as important as one in Germany.” He concludes with, “We need to find ways so that health and survival are equitable around the world” (Walljasper, 2009). To make health accessible for those around the world we should listen to what they voice as their
A study found that in comparison to the US, Japan had higher life expectancy rates and lower infant mortality rates, at an average of 80 years and 4.6 percent compared to an average of around 75 years and 9.1 percent (“Japan’s Universal”). While this can be attributed to the overall better health of the Japanese due to diet, lower rates of crime, drug use, and other factors, health care plays a pivotal role. People often assume that better health care is associated increased cost; however this is not the case in Japan. The prices charged by private hospitals are regulated by the government through a fee schedule, and theses prices are very low in comparison to other nations. For example, a thousand dollar MRI scan in the US cost only about a hundred in Japan (Reid 92). Not only are these fees low, but doctors are also more likely choose cost effective treatments like prescribing medication rather than invasive surgery due to cultural respects to the body. However there is a downfall to cheap healthcare. Since doctors charge little, they earn little. And for those working in clinics in smaller communities, severe lack of funding prevents them from improving their facilities. The health care system provides excellent benefits for its citizens but squeezes out medical professionals. But as one doctor, Dr.
The health care system in the United States of America has been an ongoing issue for years to come. America has many issues to resolve concerning health coverage that could improve by taking learning from successful countries. Examining the different countries from the documentary “Sick Around the World”, who have the top health care systems throughout the world could help America improve and fill the gaps in our health care system.
The implementation of a universal health care system in the United States is an important challenge that needs to be overcome. There are numerous amount of editorial that argue on both sides of the debate. Some people argue that a universal health care system would bring costs down and increase access to care while others argue that a universal health care system would be too expensive and reduce the quality of care. The correct answer requires intensive understanding and economics to overcome, the arguments must be examined for a proper answer.
The UK is a sovereign country of almost 61,000,000 people comprising the nations of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A highly evolved democratic country that utilizes several socialized practices, including free and universal health care for all citizens, delivered by the government, and paid for taxes. Prior to the implementation of the National Health System (NHS) in 1948, health care in the UK was provided by a mixture of private, public and smaller community hospitals with sickness a primary cause of pauperism.
Universal health care is provided by the government of the country where the system is used . Many countries use this type of health system , including Canada , the United Kingdom and Switzerland. Some of universal health care systems provide completely free health care for its citizens , while others require citizens to buy health insurance from a list of insurance providers . some countries subsidize ow income families.
Many would argue that here, in the United States, we have the best healthcare in the world. We benefit from the most up to date medical technologies, medications, and services. People come from every corner of the world to take advantage of our top notch physicians and facilities. But is this reputation warranted, and if so, at what cost? The average annual cost per US resident is $7,681; this comprises 16.2% of our gross domestic product. These costs rank us among the highest of industrialized nations (Lundy, 2010). Does this high expenditure equate to better outcomes? According to the National Scorecard on US Health System Performance (2008), the US received a 65 out of 100 possible points. Compared with 19 other industrialized nations, the US came in last place in preventable mortality. Preventable mortality means just that, deaths which could have been prevented if “timely and effective care” could have been provided (The Commonwealth Fund on a High Performance Health System, 2008). In 2000, the World Health Organization performed their first ever comparison of the health systems of the world. They reviewed 191 different countries and ranked them on numerous parameters, the United States ranked 37th for overall health system performance (WHO, 2000). Is it that our healthcare system is truly that poor, or is it that our care is only excellent for those patients who can actually afford it? A universal healthcare system would not only provide healthcare for all, it could also decrease our healthcare spending and potentially produce better health outcomes.
Civil war swept Cambodia from 1953 to 1993, demolishing political infrastructure and health care systems. Citizens and health care providers alike watched as their system toppled. Care in the rural areas became virtually nonexistent, while care in the large cities like Phnom Penh became limited and difficult to access. Not only were the buildings being destroyed, but doctors who could were fleeing and drugs were in short supply. Since the Ministry of Health was established at the war’s end in 1993, the outlook for Cambodian health care has improved, but slowly. No national health care exists. While general services are inexpensive, these services still exist mainly in the cities. Resources are too limited for most specialized care, thus most terminally ill must be treated in Singapore or Bangkok.
Everyone is always competing for the best health care. Different health care systems are different through out the world, but all with similar ideas of at least delivering some form of health care. Some countries in particular will be highly emphasized: Switzerland, United Kingdom, and Japan in how they work with cost, access, and quality with in the health care systems in their own countries.