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The
Health Industry
In the United States of America and other countries
around the world health care is provided by a system
of insurance. In the United Kingdom health care is free
at the point of use; it is instead paid for by tax contributions.
In recent years there has been a shift towards private
health care provision in the UK. This has been due to
a number of factors such as worries over the quality
of care and treatment received, long waiting lists for
operations and fears over cleanliness and the possibility
of catching superbugs in NHS hospitals. The private
sector is generally regarded as being able to provide
better quality of care in a better environment.
The demand for cosmetic surgeries and procedures is
increasing. More and more people are having operations
such as facelifts, tummy tucks and breast enlargements
in the quest for the perfect body. These procedures
generate large profits for the health industry around
the world.
There will always be a consistent level of demand for
health care provision. It is a necessity that if you
are ill or injured you will need medical treatment.
Whether this treatment should be provided by the public
or private sector is open to debate. State provision
of health care ensures treatment for everyone while
private health care is of a higher standard for those
that can afford it.
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