Assignment 1: Discussion Questions Assignment Instructions and Details: Respond

Assignment 1: Discussion Questions
Assignment Instructions and Details:
Respond
to the assigned questions using the lessons and vocabulary found in the
reading. Support your answers with examples and research. Your
responses should clarify your understanding of the topic. They should be
your own—original and free from plagiarism. Follow APA guidelines for
writing style, spelling and grammar, and citation of sources.
The US Healthcare System Compared to Other Countries
The
U.S. healthcare system is like no other industrialized country. The
U.S. spends more money on health care than any other country yet is
criticized for having one of the poorer health systems.
Some
countries, such as Canada, Great Britain, and Sweden, follow a
socialized system of health care, while others, such as Japan, Germany,
and France, have decentralized national health programs.
Both systems have their advantages and disadvantages.
If you had to decide on one health care system for the U.S., which system would you choose and why?
Which three areas of the current U.S. health care system would you add to the system you have chosen for the U.S.? Explain why.
Justify your answers with appropriate research and reasoning.
Disparities in Health Care Distribution
It
is estimated that over 46 million people do not have health insurance
coverage in the United States. In addition, many more individuals are
underinsured or have such high deductibles and co-pays that they do not
even seek medical care. Given this information, the logical question
that arises is, should health care coverage be provided to everyone?
“Moreover,
Is health care a right or a privilege?” is one of the most debatable
topics. What is your viewpoint? Support your answer with examples. There
is an unequal distribution of health care system efforts in the U.S.
Why do you think this is so, and what can be done about it? Justify your
answers with appropriate research and reasoning and comment on the
postings of at least two peers regarding why there is an unequal
distribution of health care system efforts.