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Adapting National Health Services

How does the NHS in England work and how is it changing?
National health service systems across the globe are undergoing significant changes due to evolving demographic challenges, particularly aging populations and increasing healthcare demands.

In the UK, the National Health Service (NHS) faces pressures from a rapidly aging population, leading to higher demand for chronic disease management and long-term care, necessitating reforms to improve efficiency and resource allocation.

Similarly, in the US, the healthcare system grapples with rising costs and disparities in access to care, prompting initiatives to shift towards value-based care and preventive services. Both countries must adapt their health systems to ensure sustainability and meet the changing needs of their populations.

Please take some time to watch this video from NHS, An introduction to the NHS.

Should national health service systems shift focus from reactive to preventive care to address the challenges posed by aging populations and chronic diseases?

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