Section 4
Health Care in the U.S.
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Health Care in the U.S.
Healthcare in the United States is provided by separate legal entities, often private facilities with governmental insurance for citizens.

Physicians, Nurses, and Patients
The interactions between physicians, nurses, and patients are central to healthcare.

Alternatives to Traditional Health Care
Alternative medicine is any practice claiming to heal "that does not fall within the realm of conventional medicine".

The Role of Government
Publicly funded health care is a form of healthcare financing designed to meet the cost of healthcare needs from a publicly managed fund.