As a Canadian, I am proud to say that my country offers public health care to its citizens. Canada offers health insurance plans that cover its entire population. Under the health system, citizens receive medical care and treatment from doctors as well as access to hospitals, dental care and additional medical services. Most citizens are eligible for health coverage regardless of their medical history, personal income or standard of living. In this article, I will argue that public healthcare is the best option because it guarantees individual right, equality and a better lifespan. A country is better off with public health care for many different reasons. Public health care is significantly more affordable for the public and provides equality for citizens. “Canadians believe that this care should not depend on social status or ability to pay, but should be equitable. (Kluge, 2005) » Everyone is human and will need some sort of health care during their life. It is unfair to take this right away from people who cannot afford the costs. Even if taxes rise and, as a result, the public spends more money on goods, public health care is ultimately beneficial. Canada's healthcare system ensures that a basic level of coverage is available to everyone who meets minimum residency requirements. Students, the unemployed, retirees and the disabled are also covered regardless of their ability to work. The number of uninsured U.S. residents has risen to more than 45 million. (Kluge, 2005) In Canada, the majority of the population does not worry about being uninsured. Additionally, medical professionals can focus on patient recovery rather than insurance procedures, malpractice liability, etc. A... middle of paper simplified...... uh health care systems. People have easy access to hospitals or clinical services run by the state-funded health agency. Public health care benefits society through subsidized prices on medicines and other health care products and services. Works CitedKluge, EH., W. (2005). Readings in biomedical ethics: a Canadian orientation (3rd ed.). Toronto, Ontario: Prentice Hall Ornstein, J. (2013). Dr. O's response to Mr. Hide [Video]. Retrieved from http://www.econcordia.com/courses/biomedical_ethics/lesson2/video_lecture.aspx Ornstein, J. (2013). Mr. Hide's Argument [Video]. Retrieved from http://www.econcordia.com/courses/biomedical_ethics/lesson2/video_lecture.aspx Ornstein, J. (2013). Health as an ethical question and the right to health care [PDF file]. Retrieved from http://www.econcordia.com/courses/biomedical_ethics/lesson2/video_lecture.aspx