Who is responsible for the health and healthcare needs of an individual in the US and in Great Britain? How do they compare and/or contrast? What could the U.S. learn from other countries who have a Socialized/Nationalized/ Universal Healthcare Model? Would that type of model work for the U.S.? Would a Socialized/Universal healthcare model help or hurt the health of the U.S. What are some major factors that hinder the United States from having a more universal healthcare system? The movie "Sicko" shows the downside of our healthcare system, please explain two positives of our current system. Would removing profit and/or setting profitable limits that providers can earn, hurt and/ or improve healthcare? Examine from an economic and an ethical perspective. The movie, "Sicko," mentioned industries in the U.S. that are "socialized." Examples provided were industries like public sector employees (Firefighters, Teachers, Postal Service, Libraries, etc.). The movie eluded that these socialized industries are "doing well." Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not? Also, are private companies who specialize in those industries more effective/efficient than their government ran versions? Use research to support you answers.
Who is responsible for the health and healthcare needs of an individual in the US and in Great Britain? How do they compare and/or contrast? What could the U.S. learn from other countries who have a Socialized/Nationalized/ Universal Healthcare Model? Would that type of model work for the U.S.? Would a Socialized/Universal healthcare model help or hurt the health of the U.S. What are some major factors that hinder the United States from having a more universal healthcare system? The movie "Sicko" shows the downside of our healthcare system, please explain two positives of our current system. Would removing profit and/or setting profitable limits that providers can earn, hurt and/ or improve healthcare? Examine from an economic and an ethical perspective. The movie, "Sicko," mentioned industries in the U.S. that are "socialized." Examples provided were industries like public sector employees (Firefighters, Teachers, Postal Service, Libraries, etc.). The movie eluded that these socialized industries are "doing well." Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not? Also, are private companies who specialize in those industries more effective/efficient than their government ran versions? Use research to support you answers.
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Transcribed Image Text:Who is responsible for the health and healthcare needs of an individual in the US and in Great Britain? How do they
compare and/or contrast? What could the U.S. learn from other countries who have a Socialized/Nationalized/
Universal Healthcare Model? Would that type of model work for the U.S.? Would a Socialized/Universal healthcare
model help or hurt the health of the U.S. What are some major factors that hinder the United States from having a
more universal healthcare system? The movie "Sicko" shows the downside of our healthcare system, please explain two
positives of our current system. Would removing profit and/or setting profitable limits that providers can earn, hurt and/
or improve healthcare? Examine from an economic and an ethical perspective. The movie, "Sicko," mentioned industries
in the U.S. that are "socialized." Examples provided were industries like public sector employees (Firefighters, Teachers,
Postal Service, Libraries, etc.). The movie eluded that these socialized industries are "doing well." Do you agree with this
statement? Why or why not? Also, are private companies who specialize in those industries more effective/efficient than
their government ran versions? Use research to support you answers.
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