Which industrialized countries have a national health insurance system? (Select all that apply.)
a. France
b. Canada
c. United States
d. South Africa
e. Great Britain
ANS: A, B, E
Correct:
a. France has a substantial amount of central government planning in its health system, leading to a fully centralized or nationalized system of health care.
b. Canada has a substantial amount of central government planning in its health system, leading to a fully centralized or nationalized system of health care.
e. Great Britain has a substantial amount of central government planning in its health system, leading to a fully centralized or nationalized system of health care.
Incorrect:
b. The United States and South Africa are the only industrialized countries without a national health insurance system that covers all of their citizens.
d. South Africa does not have national health care.
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