. HEALTH CARE REFORM IN THE UK & CANADA

As we've discussed in class, the health care systems of the UK and Canada have been facing multiple issues over the years, and many say both health care systems are currently in a state of crisis. Answer the following questions for each health care system:

a. Describe two long-standing issues and how these issues relate to the design of the health care system. You may use those discussed in class, however, expand a bit more using at least one outside source for each issue.

b. In order to reform these systems, there are two main methods that have been suggested: keep the basic structure of the system intact and work from there, or include more privatization in the system.

1) Discuss one way of reforming that has been suggested for each of these methods, and the pros and cons of each. Use at least one reputable source for each in your answer. Note: Be specific. For example, do not just say "increase taxes", but rather "it has been suggested to increase the income tax".

2) Which of the methods you discussed in part 1) do you feel would work best? You can include economics, culture, and/or political considerations in your answer.