Public vs Private healthcare

divert => Allocating too much funding to private healthcare may divert public resources—such as tax revenues or government budgets—away from other urgent areas like public education or sanitation systems. For example, instead of investing in schools in remote areas or building clean water facilities in urban slums, governments might end up subsidising profit-oriented hospitals that primarily benefit wealthier citizens.

chuyển hướng, phân bổ lại (thường là nguồn lực, tiền, sự chú ý)

inadequate sanitation =>In many developing nations, issues such as illiteracy, child malnutrition, and inadequate sanitation pose a more immediate threat to public well-being, and arguably deserve greater financial attention than the expansion of private medical enterprisé

điều kiện vệ sinh không đảm bảo (thiếu nhà vệ sinh, nước sạch, hệ thống xử lý rác,...)

private consultations=>For instance, in countries without universal healthcare, people often delay treatment for chronic diseases like diabetes or hypertension simply because they cannot afford private consultations or medication.

tham vấn ý kiến người dân (trước khi ra chính sách)

state-of-the-art technology=>Companies that generate revenue from their services are more likely to reinvest profits into state-of-the-art technology, such as MRI scanners, robotic-assisted surgery, and AI-based diagnostic tools – all of which enhance accuracy and efficiency.

công nghệ hiện đại nhất, tối tân nhất

robotic-assisted surgery =>Companies that generate revenue from their services are more likely to reinvest profits into state-of-the-art technology, such as MRI scanners, robotic-assisted surgery, and AI-based diagnostic tools – all of which enhance accuracy and efficiency.

phẫu thuật có sự hỗ trợ của robot (giúp chính xác hơn, ít xâm lấn hơn)

performance-based incentives=>Additionally, the profit motive often fuels staff performance through performance-based incentives and opportunities for professional development

tiền thưởng/khen thưởng dựa trên hiệu suất làm việc

Means-tested healthcare =>A possible middle ground is means-tested healthcare, where public subsidies are reserved for those in genuine financial need.

dịch vụ y tế được cung cấp dựa trên mức thu nhập (ai nghèo thì được miễn phí hoặc trợ cấp)

State-funded medical services=>State-funded medical services play a vital role in ensuring that even the most economically disadvantaged individuals receive essential healthcare

dịch vụ y tế được tài trợ bởi nhà nước

Commercialisation of healthcare=>The commercialisation of healthcare often leads to profit-driven practices, where financial gain takes precedence over patients' wellbeing.

thương mại hóa dịch vụ y tế

Universal healthcare=>Universal healthcare ensures that all individuals, regardless of their income or social status, have equal access to medical treatment

hệ thống chăm sóc sức khỏe toàn dân (tức là mọi công dân đều có quyền tiếp cận dịch vụ y tế, thường do chính phủ tài trợ)

takes precedence over =>In for-profit hospitals, financial gain often takes precedence over patient welfare, leading to ethical concerns about the quality and fairness of medical care.

được ưu tiên hơn / quan trọng hơn / lấn át cái gì khác

Avoid lengthy queues=>One notable advantage of private healthcare is the ability to avoid lengthy queues that are often associated with state-funded hospitals.

tránh phải xếp hàng lâu

deteriorate =>Delays in treatment can cause a patient’s condition to deteriorate rapidly, especially in cases involving chronic or progressive illnesses.

trở nên tồi tệ hơn, xấu đi theo thời gian

→ Thường dùng cho sức khỏe, điều kiện sống, môi trường, mối quan hệ, tình hình kinh tế,...

prompt =>As a result, individuals with urgent or time-sensitive conditions are more likely to receive prompt medical attention, potentially improving their recovery outcomes.

(v) sb to do sth: thúc đẩy / gây ra / khơi gợi ai làm gì

(adj) nhanh chóng / kịp thời / không chậm trễ

incentivise =>Moreover, as profit-driven institutions, private clinics are incentivised to provide fast and efficient services to retain patients and maintain their reputation.

=encourage