What's The Topic?
The American medical system is viewed as one of the most advanced in the world. Leading research and development of some of the most cutting-edge technology and techniques. Although we have the tools we are falling short when it comes to their application. The American healthcare system may be advanced but only if you have the money to pay for it. Many have raised concerns about the way insurance companies and pharmaceutical companies charge their patients. With some seeing wealth as a direct correlation to good health. I want to discuss the ways the American healthcare system properly takes care of the community as well as where it falls short with respect to social class.
Why Now?
In this day in age (post-COVID-19) people are more connected to their healthcare than ever. With many people losing jobs and health coverage during the pandemic, many have put the American healthcare system under scrutiny. I believe that taking an in-depth look at where the Healthcare system succeeds and falls short is important if we want to advance. Research showed that impoverished communities were some of the hardest hit during the pandemic mainly due to financial reasons. With finances and medicine going hand in hand when talking about disparities between social classes, I think now is a perfect time to talk about this.
What are the Perspectives?
1) Our current healthcare system has its downfalls, however, private insurance gives more benefits than drawbacks. These being: private medical systems allow for the investment of money into cutting-edge technology as well as allowing for a separation between the government and private health information.
2) Our system favors those who have more money. It allows wealthy people to receive more consistent care and leaves impoverished people forced to deal with an overcrowded public healthcare system. By making a larger “universal” healthcare system, everyone would have access to equal healthcare regardless of social class. However, this requires larger government oversight, often times this creates more crowded cues for non-emergent care.
Where Do I Stand?
I believe that our healthcare system as it stands definitely has its drawbacks. However, when it comes to life-saving measures at the moment, healthcare professionals are all taught to treat the patient to the best of their ability regardless of social class. I can attest that we don’t care what social class you are. When people talk about receiving poor care because of their social class it’s mainly in reference to overcrowded hospitals and overworked staff. I believe that the disparities between social classes inside the healthcare system are apparent. However, I lack the administrational knowledge to give an alternate solution. Instead, I can only inform and analyze the current situation.
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