Solving the Issues at Mercy

Step 1
Solving the issues by looking around
Before we solve Mercy’s issues:
Read Healthcare Systems: Three International Comparisons.
Guiding Questions

1. What are the similarities in the healthcare systems of the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands?
2. What are the differences in the healthcare systems of the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands?
3. Who pays for the care in each country?
4. What role does “privilege” and “right” play?
5. What role does the World Health Organization play in international health?
6. Is there an ideal healthcare system?
   The PNHP have suggested four health care systems. Read the article and think about the differences in these four and the model above.
   Assignment:
   Based on your research, make a graphic that answers all the questions above and that you can use to debate the best system of choice. Prepare to share your graphic with your team to prepare for a debate.

Sample Solution