You will view the video “Sick Around the World” and write an essay in APA (American Psychological Association) format. This video was created several years ago, prior to some of our current legislation, so there will be a few references to the US Healthcare system that are out of date. Pay close attention to the healthcare systems in the featured countries.
A lot of healthcare reform has been proposed in the United States and some legislation is now in place. We know they are trying to change the current system. Compare and contrast the current US Healthcare system with the healthcare systems in place in the countries described in this video. Address in your paper the healthcare concepts of:
cost
quality
access and services available.
Draw your own conclusions about whether the healthcare reforms proposed for the United States will be successful based upon what you have learned these other countries.
The link to the video is located at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/sickaroundtheworld/view/main.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Make sure your pop-up blocker allows a new window to open. The video is approximately one hour long and should be viewed in its entirety. Please provide at least 3 references in APA format, one of which can be the video you are viewing. You should have a minimum of 2 references found outside “Sick Around the World.” Your essay should be aMINIMUM of 2-3 pages long, NOT including a cover page OR references and should be submitted as a Microsoft Word document or PDF.