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World Service,16 Jul 2008,22 mins

Building Better Health - Part One

The Wednesday Documentary

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Can there be a health system which provides universal access, quality care and a healthier population at an acceptable price? Jill McGivering investigates which systems might offer the best solution and starts by examining the British National Health Service, which is free at the point of use for everyone. How does it compare with health care provision in USA?

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