THE NEWZ Vol.28 英語
12/21

PlansJapanTo sustain a good standard of medical systems with a minimum UKTo overcome the limited accessibility problems in the UK, the UK Conclusion11month). As we know, this insurance covers 70% of the actual medical costs, and they can also apply for an eligibility certificate that entitles them to receive the ceiling amount in advance when being hospitalised. Comparing the costs and the quality of the medical system in Japan and the UK from a student visa holder’s perspective, it clearly shows the gap between the services we can get.financial burden, the Japanese government has tried to rectify the imbalance where the working generation disproportionately bears the financial burden of a healthcare system primarily benefiting the elderly and provides equity in insurance contributions to protect the disposable income of workers. In addition, since self-medication and vaccination would reduce the frequency of access to medical care, the government also recognize prevention as an essential element to minimize medical costs. However, even though the government has corrected some of the policies to sustain the medical system, the rate of ageing population growth is unparalleled in the world, still positing significant challenges to its social security in the future.government announcedsome new policies to improve waiting time. One of the policies is called the Elective ReformPlan, which is aimed at meeting the NHS constitutional elective care standards for 18 weeksby 2026. This plan includes increasing surgical capacity, expanding diagnostic hubs,prioritizing long-waiting patients, and using data to better coordinate care across regions asthese areas are pointed out for the reasons for the delay.Both countries highlight the problems with the current medical system, which are exacerbated by demographic changes and the COVID-19 pandemic, and these issues will impact society both in the short term and long term. After analysing both countries' situations, it can be concluded that the quality of the service in the UK might not be worth what people paid for due to the long waiting time, and the high standard of the medical system in Japan would be threatened in the future due to rapid transition into an ageing society. Both countries attempted to enhance accessibility with minimal cost effects to address these problems, as evident in the Elective Reform plan in the UK and adjustments to national insurance in Japan. However, since those problems are getting serious over the year, they would be required to change some policies in order to enrich the service more significantly in the future.

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