2008 Woodie Awards
Considering universal healthcare
Dakia Davis
Issue date: 3/18/08 Section: Letters to the Editor
When your employer does not provide health coverage, when you do not qualify for public assistance, or when you cannot afford private health care, what happens? As a social work intern, I have heard many personal accounts of individuals and families who are uninsured or under-insured. For many of us who have some form of health care, we take for granted the reality that not everyone has the same options. Our health and well-being affects multiple areas of our lives including, learning, work performance , interpersonal relationships and self-esteem.
"Universal" does not have to mean sub-standard or mandatory medical coverage. Instead, the idea behind universal health care is that every American should have access to affordable services. Just as public education is offered, a public health care program could be made available to ensure that everyone has access to the same basic care. Instead of unnecessary emergency room visits, harmful and/or inaccurate self-diagnoses, and untreated conditions, there should be a better system in place for those who lack primary health care.
"Universal" does not have to mean sub-standard or mandatory medical coverage. Instead, the idea behind universal health care is that every American should have access to affordable services. Just as public education is offered, a public health care program could be made available to ensure that everyone has access to the same basic care. Instead of unnecessary emergency room visits, harmful and/or inaccurate self-diagnoses, and untreated conditions, there should be a better system in place for those who lack primary health care.
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