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Discussion Post: Health and Human Behavior - Universal Health Care in America?

Some people support the idea of universal healthcare in America where the government would be at the center of the medical system. It would be responsible for both providing direct services, and paying for people to receive care. Others, of course, oppose this idea and object to the heavy involvement of the federal government in matters of health. For this week's discussion, let's examine the advantages and disadvantages of a universal healthcare system by looking at how healthcare is delivered in other nations.

Question I. After conducting an Internet search, identify one country where the government pays for and delivers medical care to its citizens.

Question II. Briefly, explain how healthcare is delivered in the country you selected. Consider questions like, how do people obtain coverage? What services can they receive? Are all services covered, or are there certain out-of-pocket expenses? Are people free to see any doctor they want when they want, or are they restricted in some way? How much does the government spend on healthcare? What about quality--are the services rendered considered good?

Question III. Compared to the healthcare system of the United States, how does healthcare in the country you selected measure up? It is better, worse, or about the same?

Question IV. Should the U.S. consider adopting such a system? Explain why or why not.

Textbook: Sarafino, E.P. & Smith, T.W. (2017). Health Psychology: Biopsychosocial Interactions, 9th ed.Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley and Sons.