US vs UK Healthcare

Episode 3: US vs UK Healthcare: Which is better?

During the pandemic, healthcare has been on everyone's mind. But what is the best system to solve the world’s health problems? The US and UK have very different approaches with some extreme contrasts - one predominantly privatised and the other public. This week Jai invites thoughts from four more London teens about the accessibility, quality, and economics of these two different systems.

Here at Spare Thoughts we like to discuss the difficult, pressing and important issues. However, with topics so vast there is only so much we can possibly talk about in one podcast. For those interested in learning more about this topic use this page to find extra resources we recommend looking at to help understand some of the key ideas and talking points in further detail.

Hosts Notes - Some of the key talking points

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Great YouTube video - gives a quick overview of the differences between the two systems

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Explore whether adopting a 'Danish' style system could solve our healthcare issues

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Study what is wrong with the US system and how it may address its problems

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