ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Medical care has several important functions other than restoring or maintaining health. These other functions are assessment and certification of health status, prognostication, segregation of the ill to limit communication of illness, and helping to cope with the problems of illness–the caring function.

Detailed explanation-2: -Health care or healthcare is the improvement of health via the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, amelioration or cure of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in people.

Detailed explanation-3: -Medical care means amounts paid for the diagnosis, care, medication, treatment, or prevention of disease, or for the purpose of affecting any structure or function of the body (including amounts paid for accident or health insurance), or for transportation primarily for and essential to Medical Care.

Detailed explanation-4: -It contributes to a more positive patient recovery experience and can improve the physical and mental quality of life for people with serious illnesses, such as cancer. The personalization of care also helps patients overcome the natural fears and anxieties that come with being in a hospital setting.