Healthcare in the UK Flashcards
1
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The Beveridge Model
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Healthcare financed by government through tax payments
2
Q
Bismarck Model
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Insurance system - jointly financed by employers and employees to pay for health system
3
Q
National Health Insurance Model
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Private sector providers but payment from government run insurance system that everyone pays into
4
Q
Out-of-pocket model
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Not system of coverage and citizens pay predominantly out of pocket
5
Q
Strengths of NHS
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Financial protection - dental and social care, management of chronic conditions, increased critical care capacity, vaccination programmes
6
Q
Weaknesses of NHS
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Inequalities in life expectancy, worse survival from cancers and infant mortality, fewer nurses and physicians
