Section 4
Health Care in the U.S.
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Health Care in the U.S.
Healthcare in the United States is provided by separate legal entities, often private facilities with governmental insurance for citizens.
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Physicians, Nurses, and Patients
The interactions between physicians, nurses, and patients are central to healthcare.
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Alternatives to Traditional Health Care
Alternative medicine is any practice claiming to heal "that does not fall within the realm of conventional medicine".
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The Role of Government
Publicly funded health care is a form of healthcare financing designed to meet the cost of healthcare needs from a publicly managed fund.