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| − | Healthcare is a set of [services| | + | Healthcare is a set of [[Typical healthcare services|services]] intended to maintain or improve [[health]]. |
| − | These services may include the [diagnosis], [treatment], and [prevention] of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments. | + | These services may include the [[diagnosis]], [[treatment]], and [[prevention]] of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments. |
| − | Healthcare is typically delivered by trained [health professionals] in appropriate [care settings]. | + | Healthcare is typically delivered by trained [[health professionals]] in appropriate [[care settings]]. |
| − | Note: While the term healthcare is defined as a set of services, it is often used interchangeably with the concept of either health insurance or financial access to healthcare services. | + | Note: While the term healthcare is defined as a set of services, it is often used interchangeably with the concept of either [[health insurance]] or financial access to healthcare services. This application of the term is imprecise and oftentimes confusing. It is often employed in describing healthcare policies which relate to providing access to healthcare services via healthcare insurance or healthcare financing. |
Latest revision as of 23:18, 10 January 2017
What is healthcare?
Healthcare is a set of services intended to maintain or improve health.
These services may include the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.
Healthcare is typically delivered by trained health professionals in appropriate care settings.
Note: While the term healthcare is defined as a set of services, it is often used interchangeably with the concept of either health insurance or financial access to healthcare services. This application of the term is imprecise and oftentimes confusing. It is often employed in describing healthcare policies which relate to providing access to healthcare services via healthcare insurance or healthcare financing.
