Healthcare, a choice or necessity?

Post by **Alys Sterk** » 11 Jun 2021, 21:18

I agree that it's a necessity. First, debt of this kind will kill you. Ask anyone (at least in the US) what their biggest worry is when they receive a diagnosis...it's usually money. For those who cannot afford it, it's a dangerous gamble.

Iva Stoyanova · Post by **Iva Stoyanova** » 12 Jun 2021, 06:14

Of course that it's a necessity. We all need some kind of medical help throughout our lives. Sadly, it's difficult to afford for some but that doesn't make it a choice.

cd20 · Post by **cd20** » 12 Jun 2021, 11:28

Kansas City Teacher wrote: ↑11 Jun 2021, 21:18 I agree that it's a necessity. First, debt of this kind will kill you. Ask anyone (at least in the US) what their biggest worry is when they receive a diagnosis...it's usually money. For those who cannot afford it, it's a dangerous gamble.

I completely agree with all your points. It is a dangerous gamble for those who cannot afford it. There will still be some who can afford it but will choose not to spend their money there. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

cd20 · Post by **cd20** » 12 Jun 2021, 11:30

Eva Stoyanova wrote: ↑12 Jun 2021, 06:14 Of course that it's a necessity. We all need some kind of medical help throughout our lives. Sadly, it's difficult to afford for some but that doesn't make it a choice.

You are right, we all need some kind of medical help throughout our lives, and it is necessary. There will be those who cannot afford it, and they do not have a choice unless they choose to go without something else that is necessary in order to get healthcare. But, there are those who can afford it who simply choose not to get it, and therefore, it is a choice for them. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

Sasha_100 · Post by **Sasha_100** » 12 Jun 2021, 13:07

A 100% agree. Some people are healthy throughout their whole lives but even then there are always unforseen accidents in every day and the rest of the people on majority who aren't as healthy need it the most.

And health care doesn't just have to mean physical care but mental too. Any one has a major chance of going through a mental breakdown and that's normal. Healthcare is what helps everyone in everyone of these cases.

I fully agree that it is a necessity.

Amanda Dobson · Post by **Amanda Dobson** » 12 Jun 2021, 19:58

Yes I agree that health care is a necessity. Some people have less need and others are in need of more health care. For the person the choice becomes do they have a certain dr that they see or is it based on an emergency basis? Some people only seek medical as they need it while others have a dr that they see with regularity. That is the only choice that they have in regards to health care.

Jessica045 · Post by **Jessica045** » 13 Jun 2021, 01:33

Healthcare is never a choice. For a child to grow well, that child has to be taken care of right from birth, even right from conception. Healthcare is a must for everyone, what we now have a choice in is the type, style and level of the care. Therefore I agree with the author.

DeeFadzyie · Post by **DeeFadzyie** » 13 Jun 2021, 02:11

I totally agree with the author that healthcare is a necessity. At some point in our lives we will need the care. You might be leading a healthy lifestyle but accidents happen, natural disasters creep out of nowhere. Look at the issue of the Covid-19 pandemic and how many people it has affected without expecting it.

Kanchan Sharma · Post by **Kanchan Sharma** » 13 Jun 2021, 04:57

Healthcare is definitely not a choice in today's world and lifestyle. Nobody plans a disease or an accident. It comes without invitation. If we are insured medically at least we can take care of the expenses and only the emotional turmoil is to be managed. So, it's definitely a necessity.

aodonnell · Post by **aodonnell** » 13 Jun 2021, 10:41

Though people have the choice to seek medical care or not, I think that it truly is a necessity. I think most people who choose not to seek it often feel like they are not able-- high costs and lack of access can keep people living in pain or even dying prematurely. I don't think that calling that a choice is really fair.
I also don't believe the two are mutually exclusive. Having access is a necessity, but as has been stated, individuals have the choice to access it or not.

maggi3 · Post by **maggi3** » 13 Jun 2021, 12:16

Healthcare is definitely a necessity, but not one everyone can afford. We can choose to go to the doctor or not when we have a medical issue, and we may choose not to because it’s too expensive etc. even though the medical problem will probably become worse without treatment. In that sense, it is both a necessity and a choice, though the alternative to the “choice” isn’t great.

cd20 · Post by **cd20** » 13 Jun 2021, 14:53

Sasha_100 wrote: ↑12 Jun 2021, 13:07 A 100% agree. Some people are healthy throughout their whole lives but even then there are always unforseen accidents in every day and the rest of the people on majority who aren't as healthy need it the most.

And health care doesn't just have to mean physical care but mental too. Any one has a major chance of going through a mental breakdown and that's normal. Healthcare is what helps everyone in everyone of these cases.

I fully agree that it is a necessity.

I agree with you completely. Rather we think we will ever need health insurance or not, the reality is that we most likely will. Either with our physical health or even our mental health. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

cd20 · Post by **cd20** » 13 Jun 2021, 14:57

Amanda Dobson wrote: ↑12 Jun 2021, 19:58 Yes I agree that health care is a necessity. Some people have less need and others are in need of more health care. For the person the choice becomes do they have a certain dr that they see or is it based on an emergency basis? Some people only seek medical as they need it while others have a dr that they see with regularity. That is the only choice that they have in regards to health care.

I also agree that healthcare is a necessity, but some cannot afford it. Some choose not to seek it, even if they can afford it. It is a necessary thing and one that everyone should have, at least in an ideal world. Thank you for sharing your opinions.

cd20 · Post by **cd20** » 13 Jun 2021, 14:58

Jessica045 wrote: ↑13 Jun 2021, 01:33 Healthcare is never a choice. For a child to grow well, that child has to be taken care of right from birth, even right from conception. Healthcare is a must for everyone, what we now have a choice in is the type, style and level of the care. Therefore I agree with the author.

I agree, it is a necessity. Unfortunately, it is not one that everyone can afford. I also agree that we do have a choice in the type of healthcare, depending on where we work. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

cd20 · Post by **cd20** » 13 Jun 2021, 15:00

DeeFadzyie wrote: ↑13 Jun 2021, 02:11 I totally agree with the author that healthcare is a necessity. At some point in our lives we will need the care. You might be leading a healthy lifestyle but accidents happen, natural disasters creep out of nowhere. Look at the issue of the Covid-19 pandemic and how many people it has affected without expecting it.

I agree, we never know when we will need care, so we should have healthcare in order to be prepared. There are some people who simply cannot afford it and others who simply choose not to get it. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.