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What is free health care?

Free health care is a health care system in which all civilian in


a particular nation or country receives health care at no cost or
minimal expenses.

PROS of free health care?


Based on my own perception, free health care system is a system
that offers free quality medical services to each citizen that you can
also call this universal health care. The government gives it to
everybody irrespective of their ability to cover it. The absolute
expense of providing quality healthcare makes universal healthcare a
sizable cost for authorities. However, it may sound good for each
civilian but there can be some downside that needs to identify
regarding the implementation of free health care. It is most
successful when a person seeks care from a qualified physician and
provides clear details about their symptoms. Here are the benefits of
how free health care can be very helpful of treating patients despite
the current situation that we are into that may include:

Low cost of free health care: it means every treatment provided


to a patient is free and it also clarifies even people who
couldn’t afford to pay the fees can get equal quality of
services.

Improved access to child care: Free health care makes it easier


for people with disabilities to access care. It can also improve
access for other populations, including older adults, people who
are geographically isolated, and those who are incarcerated.

Free health care saves live: As a result of the implementation of


free health care, numerous diseases are prevented. On top of
that, numerous patients who may not be able to afford health
services even who are in critical condition can easily go to the
hospital for treatment.

Eradicate unnecessary competitions: as we head into the future,


health care services are in never-ending competition with each
other. It’s already known as a fact that the health sector has
changed into a business. Subsequently, their goal changed too and
are seen rather concerned about the numerous of patients than the
quality of their service. Moreover, they aim at attracting rich
people who willingly pay higher bills, ignoring the condition of
those who can’t afford it.

Cons of free health care?


As I mentioned the part of free health care’s downside, it
meant negatively aspect of complications. Free health care seems good
to all but it may bring destruction to the affected matters such as
the federal government and health care services that needs to
acknowledge the downside of free health care system. Here are the
disadvantages of free health care that needs to dig further in the
situation:

Prioritize critical/chronic conditions: Almost 90% of the budget


is spent on chronic illness which is related to lifestyle
choices. The whole system is funded through the taxes paid by the
citizens. So, this basically means you’re paying for others’
treatment too which sounds a bit unfair.

Patients will act irresponsible: Rather than focusing on getting


fit, eating healthy, and taking proper precautions, people start
having an unhealthy lifestyle. They will simply ignore their
health because they have easy access to free healthcare services
if any issues arise.

Injustice for healthcare personnel: As a result of the


implementation of free health care, number of patients will spike
instantly once the health care services get free. So, the doctors
and nurses have to work on daily basis of day and night on a busy
schedule. This means their goal changes into treating as many
patients as possible rather than properly diagnosing them.

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