Beveridge Model
Beveridge Model
The Beveridge Model is a healthcare system model named after its creator, Sir William Beveridge. The model is characterized by the provision of healthcare services funded by the government through tax payments.
Pronunciation
Beveridge Model: /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ ˈmɒd.əl/
Etymology
The term "Beveridge Model" is derived from the name of its creator, Sir William Beveridge, a British economist and social reformer who proposed the model in the 1940s.
Description
In the Beveridge Model, healthcare is provided and financed by the government through tax payments. Most hospitals and clinics are owned by the government, and some doctors are government employees. However, there are also private doctors who collect their fees from the government. In this model, healthcare is available to all citizens and residents.
Related Terms
- Single-payer healthcare system: A type of healthcare system where the government, rather than private insurers, pays for all healthcare costs.
- National Health Service (NHS): The publicly funded healthcare system of the United Kingdom, which is a prime example of the Beveridge Model.
- Universal healthcare: A healthcare system that provides health care and financial protection to all residents of a particular country or region.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Beveridge Model
- Wikipedia's article - Beveridge Model
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