Would you say health care is in the US right now a right or a privilege?

Question

What good is it that we have the best doctors, the best medicine, etc. if so many are still going to die because they don't have accest to it or have only limited access. Other will go in bankruptcy. Can't we find a way for ALL of us to have healthcare?

If we know what other countries with "free" health care are doing wrong can't we just not do that? Do what they are doing right and avoid what they are doing wrong. Yeah I knew we didn't have the "best" but it doesn't matter. people still need to have access to whatever there is. It's just inhumane the system we have now, where only people who can afford it practically have a right to live and others die because they can't acces something that's right in front of them. How can the rest of us allow it?

Answer 1

In the US it is a privilege for sure and a disgrace in this supposedly richest country on earth, but from what I have seen on answers with regard to this subject most Americans seem to defend their system and reject any talk of state controlled health care like they have in the UK for instance, I have said this many times before, but if you told the average man on the street in the UK that his assets could be on the line if he or a member of his family were to become seriously ill and had to have major surgery performed, he would look at you like you were crazy, the thought of money and how much insurance you need just does not come into the equation, free health care is taken for granted and although it is not perfect it is far and away better than the horrible profiteering selfish system in the US.

The US has some of the best hospitals in the world but ranks 37th in the world on healthcare just above all the 3rd world countries, does that make sense??

When will you Americans wake up and face facts and stop thinking of number bloody 1 all the time!!!

David, So do you mean that anyone who does not have a job has a less right to live, than someone who does, how the hell can you make a case for that, is that how we judge people who are out of work, unworthy of healthcare, you have just summed up the problem in the US, greed, money and selfishness and screw the people at the bottom, what an ugly society!!!

David, I know you didn't mean it exactly like that and I didn't mean to attack you personally, I actually live in the US and I see the difference between the two systems, and the difference between peoples attitudes on this subject, I am self employed and my wife has the benefits of good low cost health insurance. I know lots of people who are self employed also following the American Ideal of making it on your own who are not as lucky as I am and can not afford health insurance, so I know exactly what you are talking about, but it really makes me sick when people are so ambivilent about those who are down and out and think they are there by their own doing and do not deserve the basic requirement of any modern society, a heathcare system which should not judge you by the size of you wallet or have you give up what you have worked so hard for to save your life, this train of thought that I hear from most Americans about the survival of the fittest and it sucks to be you when the **** hits the fan, is not the example of a modern thinking country that cares for all, it is more like a country with a big mouth with third world principles.

Answer 2

At this time, I would have to say it's a priviledge since many people can't afford health insurance, or work for employers that don't offer benefits (that's VERY common here in Florida). If we were to socialize (I know - that's a dirty word to some folks) our health care, sure, most people would have medical benefits, but at what expense? Canada has had various problems with their system, as have several other countries with socialized medical care (which we could stand to learn a thing or two from before we try it).

I think that this is a good idea for our country, but to implement it means that each and every one of us (except the rich, of course) would have to make sacrifices elsewhere to pay for such a massive undertaking. How would you like it if you never got back ANY of your Federal taxes each year? Something like this would truly be THAT EXPENSIVE for us, and many people are unwilling to make such a sacrifice for the betterment of our country, so again, it comes back to politics and rhetoric that accomplishes nothing. Those with the most are unwilling to give up a little of their perceived power (money) to help their fellow citizens, and until that changes, I'm afraid it will be the "status quo" for years to come.

Answer 3

A right, particularly for those of us who work. While a case could arguably be made to support the position that those who don't work are not entitled to health care, it is nothing short of disgraceful that anyone who works full time in this country should be unable to afford decent health care. Moreover, health care coverage is only as good as the people who provide the care- how many people have had to deal with insurance companies who routinely either refuse to pay for something, try to get out of paying, or buy as much time as possible rather than promptly doing their part?

Answer 4

it is an argument that i do no longer understand why Conservatives are not in the back of it. customary wellbeing care may well be great for companies, who're at present saddled with the fee of wellbeing safeguard the two their workers and their workers families. it would additionally launch human beings to commence their very own companies, with no need to rigidity approximately despite if or no longer they are able to take their youngster to the surgeon. marketers shouldn't must be indentured to massive firms to furnish scientific coverage for their families. customary wellbeing care is a robust theory for each individual different than the coverage industry. It opens up the loose industry to the well-known public, and relieves companies of the burden they at present bear. there is likewise no reason that very own and public drugs could no longer function element-by making use of-element. If a affected person is uncomfortable making use of a public wellbeing facility, they'd pay out for a private one, yet a minimum of this manner all of us might have some scientific scientific care accessible.

Answer 5

Neither.

Though it is not a right, as I define a right, you cannot be denied health care. You show up at a hospital or clinic with a medical need, they cannot deny you treatment.

So it is more than a privilege. Less than a right.

Now, PAYMENT for health care is a different issue. I hope everyone recognizes and understands the difference between health insurance and health care.

Answer 6

Right now, it is a privilege for those who have a job with benefits or can afford private health insurance.
EDIT: I suppose anybody can get health care at an ER, but not everybody can afford to pay the bill.

Answer 7

Right now, health care is based on ability to pay and is therefore a privilege of those with the ability to pay for it.

Answer 8

To answer your question;

Both, you have a right to lifesaving care. Every emergency room is required by law to treat you for emergency care.

Preventive care, or elective care, is not a right it is a privilege. A priviledge that a majority of the US population are happy with.

Answer 9

I would say a privilege, especially for our elected officials in congress who pay a $250 deductible and everything is covered.

Answer 10

It's not a right guaranteed in the Constitution, but I don't think I would call it a privilege.