the healthcare system of the United States
On the other hand, the healthcare system of the United States is technologically based. Due to the development and advancements of technology, technology has played a significant role in the healthcare system of the US. Being focused on technology is no imitation for the system since the system can have the best types of equipment for treatments as well as developed and fast procedures for the patients. However, much use of technology increases the cost of healthcare services that most people are not able to afford in the US. It is already a challenge to access the current healthcare services; among the citizens, the use of technologically advanced machines will only increase the cost, and many people will be unable to afford the healthcare services. Besides, most of the physicians want to try the latest innovations, which results in being expensive for the patients. Therefore the use of technology should be limited to more elaborate services and not overused even in small cases of healthcare.
Another attribute of the US health care system is the legal risks that affect practice behaviors. In America, people like lawsuits. Americans believe that they have the right to sue anyone who does wrong to them, small or big, because it is their right, and they are aware of their constitutional rights. In this case, Americans are quick to go to court when they are wronged. The legal risks make the private sectors in charge of the healthcare system very careful to avoid being sued for malpractice. To prevent malpractice lawsuits from the patients, the healthcare providers organize for regular appointments and more tests to make sure that they have covered all grounds as far as a patient is concerned. In this case, the extra precautions made cost the patients and cause the healthcare services to be expensive in addition to the services that most patients still cannot afford.