Some people think that good health is especially important to every person, so medical services should not be run by profit-making companies.

Do the advantages of private health care outweigh the disadvantages?

Public hospitals in most countries are usually overcrowded and underfunded, which can put a lot of pressure on doctors and nursing staff.

When people choose private healthcare services it can help to reduce the burden on the public system, and as a result can also help to reduce the amount of money required by the government for funding.

Private healthcare insurance is very costly, and many people simply cannot afford it.

Some people also argue that private healthcare services create inequality between citizens of a nation as only the wealthy can afford the best and quickest treatment available.