IRELAND'S HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
By: Magda Thongsomsanith, Madison Andrews & Elisee Kasa-vubu
Health Care
System
National Demographics
Population: 6 399, 115
Average Income: $3, 731
Life Expectancy: 81 yrs
Gender Ration: 1 male/female
- Two-tier (public & private sectors)
- Everyone has the right to health care
(Madison)
2 Biggest Differences
From Canada's Health Care Systems
- Canada spends 18.25% more money on health care (approx. $3, 673 USD) than Ireland that spends $3, 106 USD
- Prescription drugs and medical appliances are available to all for free or at a reduced cost
(Elisee)
Best Feature
Major Issues
FREE
- Failing to plan services to meet the needs of the population
- Poor quality services (delays in diagnosis, cases of neglect due to discriminatory decisions, lack of resources)
- Poor leadership & management
- Poor coordination of hospital & community care (i.e., delayed discharges because of the lack of service)
- Shortage of skilled staff
- Lack of funds
(Elisee)
(Magda)