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Task
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.
Answer:
Criteria US System UK System
Doctors
coverage can vary from company to taxation
paid by
company
Led or healthcare workers and health facilities facilities operate publicly and workers are
run by operate privately public employees
Positiv
excellent care, and modern technology universiality
e
aspect
Positiv shorter waiting times and the choice of
access to all
e health provider
aspect
Negativ long waiting times, and a lower quality of
expensive
e patient care
aspect
Negativ
unfair on poorer citizens an overly-bureaucratic system
e
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
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Answer:
What are the average wait times for emergency healthcare in both countries?
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Part B
Now, search the Internet to find an answer to your research question. What is
the answer to your research question?
Answer:
In the UK, the average wait time is four hours. On the other hand, in the US, an average of
patients are seen within three hours.
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On which website did you find the answer? Provide a link to the site.
8
Task
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.
Answer:
Criteria US System UK System
Doctors
coverage can vary from company to taxation
paid by
company
Led or healthcare workers and health facilities facilities operate publicly and workers are
run by operate privately public employees
Positiv
excellent care, and modern technology universiality
e
aspect
Positiv shorter waiting times and the choice of
access to all
e health provider
aspect
Negativ long waiting times, and a lower quality of
expensive
e patient care
aspect
Negativ
unfair on poorer citizens an overly-bureaucratic system
e
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
Whhttpa://ctouirssewyaore-uderlivefryi.rplse.tplartoewesbe.coamr/uca/h487q381u68e/8s17t8i2o37n83?/
aHR0cHM6Ly9sZWFybmVyLnBsZS5wbGF0b3dlYi5jb20vc2Vjb25kYXJ5L2xlYXJuaW5ncGF0aC9pbmRleC80ODczODE
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Answer:
What are the average wait times for emergency healthcare in both countries?
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Part B
Now, search the Internet to find an answer to your research question. What is
the answer to your research question?
Answer:
In the UK, the average wait time is four hours. On the other hand, in the US, an average of
patients are seen within three hours.
Characters used:
Pahttrp:t//coCurseware-delivery.ple.platoweb.com/ua/48738168/817823783/
aHR0cHM6Ly9sZWFybmVyLnBsZS5wbGF0b3dlYi5jb20vc2Vjb25kYXJ5L2xlYXJuaW5ncGF0aC9pbmRleC80ODczODE
On which website did you find the answer? Provide a link to the site.
