funding + privatisation Flashcards
pros for privatisation of NHS
-autonomy
( choice to pay or not, ppl unhappy eg going to self inflicted care like obesity)
-whoch doctor to see them where to be treated
-soltuion to pay inequalities and strike
(more income more incentive to work in uk, better patient care)
cons for privatisation
-justice,
Nhs originally made for universal free of care to all and free point of delivery
-only wealthy have access to insurance/ prescription
-lack of transparency/more financially focused eg on profits than patient focused
-less communication between sectors eg primaty and social care
-could affect medic students, overall more fragmented system means mroe difficult to have placements in hospital
should nhs be privatized conclusion?
No
(overall privatizing little benefits bc some sectors alrdy privatized eh dental, optical)
bc of profits and ethical issues should not
