Question

1. Discuss why compared with several other industrialized nations, the quality of health care provided in relation to its cost is inferior in the united states.

Answer 1

According to the latest report US ranks 11th in health care. Factors contributing are as follows.

Poor access to the primary care in US has lead to mortality due to increase in chronic diseases no prevention techniques.

U. S has higher rates of medication, lab errors compared to other countries. Medications errors, wrong medicines administration , incorrect lab reports all compromises health care quality.

Obstetrics trauma during vaginal delivery is more common. With instruments the trauma is more likely to happen while the patient is on the delivery table.

Post operative suture rupture are also seen in many cases. Wound dehiscence and rupture of wound following surgeries can cause longer duration of stay for the patient and thus increases the cost of health care.

Quicker access to doctor or nurse when there is actual need is not available compared to some other nations.

Also patient visits emergency department more than visiting a regular doctor hence the cost to patient increases. Some diseases can be treated by a regular physician are shifted to emergency department of hospitals.

Despite spending a lot on health care comparing to other countries US health care quality is inferior