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A Universal Healthcare System: Is It Right for the United States?
Author(s) -
Rashford Marleise
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
nursing forum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.618
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1744-6198
pISSN - 0029-6473
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-6198.2007.00060.x
Subject(s) - universal health care , health care , universal design , universal coverage , healthcare system , right to health , nursing , political science , health policy , medicine , computer science , law , world wide web
TOPIC. A Universal Health Care System: Is it Right for the United States? The over 45 million Americans who are uninsured speak volumes about the problems with our present healthcare system. Many Americans do not have access to basic health care and it is time to revisit the importance of universal health care for all Americans.PURPOSE. To gain a greater understanding of the facts, figures, and support for universal health care in America.SOURCE OF INFORMATION. A literature review of five research studies.CONCLUSION. The implementation of universal health care in America is a plausible feat, but the support of several facets of society is necessary for this to become a reality.