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Socialized medicine
/sˈəʊʃəlˌaɪzd mˈɛdsən/
/sˈoʊʃəlˌaɪzd mˈɛdəsən/Socialized medicine
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medical and hospital services provided or paid for by the government for all the people in a community, nation, or district
What is "socialized medicine"?
Socialized medicine is a healthcare system where the government runs healthcare centers and hires healthcare professionals. Under this system, medical services are provided to all citizens, usually paid for through taxes. This approach aims to make sure that everyone has access to necessary medical care, regardless of their ability to pay, encouraging equal and widespread health services.
