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Motivation & Insight into Medicine 3
What are the main differences between public and private healthcare in the UK?
Average Candidate Response
Whilst the NHS is free for all UK citizens, private healthcare is chargeable either through health insurance or by paying for specific treatments.
Excellent Candidate Response
There are many differences between public and private healthcare. Firstly, the means of funding and availability vary; public healthcare is funded by taxation and is thus accessible to all UK residents, whereas in private healthcare users pay the actual companies providing the services or an insurance provider, meaning that only those who are able to afford it can utilise it.
Secondly, the services covered by these two healthcare systems differ. Public healthcare covers most treatments and procedures, however services such as eye tests and dental care are not provided. Private healthcare, on the other hand, supplies the services that are not provided by the public system, often at a higher cost but at a faster rate. Despite this, it must be noted that certain treatments are often not covered by private insurance; these may include organ transplants, cosmetic surgery and chronic illnesses.
Whilst the NHS is free for all UK citizens, private healthcare is chargeable either through health insurance or by paying for specific treatments.
Excellent Candidate Response
There are many differences between public and private healthcare. Firstly, the means of funding and availability vary; public healthcare is funded by taxation and is thus accessible to all UK residents, whereas in private healthcare users pay the actual companies providing the services or an insurance provider, meaning that only those who are able to afford it can utilise it.
Secondly, the services covered by these two healthcare systems differ. Public healthcare covers most treatments and procedures, however services such as eye tests and dental care are not provided. Private healthcare, on the other hand, supplies the services that are not provided by the public system, often at a higher cost but at a faster rate. Despite this, it must be noted that certain treatments are often not covered by private insurance; these may include organ transplants, cosmetic surgery and chronic illnesses.