nhs structure and function

Question 1

When was the NHS founded and by whom?

Answer 1

The NHS was founded on July 5, 1948, by Health Minister Aneurin Bevan of the Labour Party.

Question 2

What are the seven key principles of the NHS?

Answer 2

Provides a comprehensive service to all.
Access based on clinical need, not ability to pay.
Aspires to high standards of excellence and professionalism.
Puts the patient at the heart of everything it does.
Works across organizational boundaries.
Provides best value for taxpayers’ money.
Is accountable to the public, communities, and patients.

Question 3

What is the Beveridge healthcare model?

Answer 3

A system where healthcare is provided and funded by the government through taxation (e.g., the UK NHS).

Question 4

What is the Bismarck healthcare model?

Answer 4

A model where healthcare is funded through insurance systems, usually non-profit and employer-based (e.g., Germany).

Question 5

What is the National Health Insurance model?

Answer 5

A publicly funded but privately delivered healthcare model (e.g., Canada).

Question 6

What is the Out-of-Pocket model?

Answer 6

Patients pay directly for healthcare services with no public or insurance system support (e.g., some rural areas in low-income countries).

Question 7

Why is there no universal approach to healthcare globally?

Answer 7

Due to differences in history, economy, politics, social values, and healthcare infrastructure.