HEALTH CARE VOCABULARY

Primary care: Basic or general health care typically provided by general practitioners.

Sentence: Many people rely on primary care physicians for routine check-ups and minor illnesses.

Preventive care: Medical services that aim to prevent diseases rather than treat them.

Sentence: Governments should invest more in preventive care to reduce long-term health costs.

Universal health care: A health system that provides medical services to all citizens regardless of income.

Sentence: Some countries, like Canada, offer universal health care funded by taxes.

Medical treatment: Care provided to cure or manage illnesses or injuries.

Sentence: He received excellent medical treatment after his surgery at a private hospital.

Diagnosis: The process of identifying a disease or condition.

Sentence: Early diagnosis of cancer can significantly increase survival rates.

Public health system: Government-funded health care services provided to the population.

Sentence: A strong public health system ensures equal access to care for all citizens.

Health care professional: Someone who works in the medical field, such as a doctor or nurse.

Sentence: Health care professionals worked tirelessly during the pandemic.

Out-of-pocket expenses: Medical costs that a person must pay themselves, not covered by insurance.

Sentence: Many patients avoid treatment due to high out-of-pocket expenses.

Medical facilities: Hospitals, clinics, and other places where health care is provided.

Sentence: Rural areas often lack well-equipped medical facilities.

Patient care: The services provided to look after a person’s health and comfort.

Sentence: Good patient care includes both medical treatment and emotional support.

Mental health services: Support and treatment for psychological well-being.

Sentence: Access to mental health services is still limited in many developing countries.

Affordable health care: Medical services that are reasonably priced and accessible.

Sentence: The government should ensure affordable health care for all income groups.

Medical negligence: Failure by a medical professional to provide proper care.

Sentence: The patient sued the hospital for medical negligence after a surgical error.