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    HEALTHCARE

    AROUND THE
    WORLD:
    SWEDEN
    Sara Woychesko
    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    01 about sweden
    a brief
    description
    03 pros and cons
    good and bad
    things about
    the heathcare
    system

    healthcare around the


    02 in sweden 04 world
    what do other
    an overview of
    countries think?
    the healthcare
    system in sweden
    ABOUT SWEDEN

    Sweden is a Scandinavian country that consists of coastal islands, lakes,


    boreal forests and glaciated mountains. Its capital city is Stockholm, and
    it is both a democracy and monarchy. Sweden is also home to the 7th
    best globally ranked hospital.
    HEALTHCARE IN SWEDEN
    Healthcare in Sweden is universal. This means that all people have access to
    healthcare, regardless of their social or economical status. It covers all essential
    heath services including prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and palliative care.
    The healthcare system in Sweden is similar to that of Canada’s in the sense that
    it is largely funded by taxes, mainly coming from municipal and regional levels.
    Grants are also provided by the government.
    HEALTHCARE IN SWEDEN
    DOES EVERYONE HAVE EQUAL ACCESS?
    In Sweden, the Health and Medical Services Act states that the health system
    must cover all legal residents. Emergency coverage is also provided to all
    patients from the European Union, and other countries that Sweden has
    agreements with. Children who are permanent residents and/or asylum-seeking
    children have the right to health care in Sweden. Asylum-seeking adults also have
    the right to receive care.
    DOES EVERYONE HAVE EQUAL ACCESS?
    There are three principals that apply to all types of healthcare in Sweden. These
    are:
    1. Human dignity: All human beings have an equal entitlement to dignity and have the
    same rights regardless of their status in the community.
    2. Need and solidarity: Those in greatest need take precedence in being treated.
    3. Cost-effectiveness: When a choice has to be made, there should be a reasonable
    balance between costs and benefits, with costs measured in relation to improvement
    in health and quality of life.
    ~Commonwealth Fund.org
    WHO PAYS FOR HEALTHCARE? ARE THERE ADDITIONAL SERVICES?

    People in Sweden pay for healthcare through their taxes, but they have the
    option of buying additional health insurance. Those who buy this supplemental
    coverage mostly use it for better access to specialists. Private health insurance is
    mainly bought by companies and employers, and those who travel. Private health
    insurance varies by provider, but the average price is 4,000 SEK per year - about
    576 CAD. There are four types of health insurance, these are ->
    WHO PAYS FOR HEALTHCARE? ARE THERE ADDITIONAL SERVICES?

    Basic: Covers the basic health needs such as check-ups, medicine, and
    unexpected expenses.
    Essential: This plan will typically cost more, but will cover a greater variety of
    appointment types and surgeries.
    Comprehensive: Includes outpatient treatment.
    Premium: Typically covers all basic medical needs, out-patient treatment, and
    international travel insurance.
    WHO PAYS FOR HEALTHCARE? ARE THERE ADDITIONAL SERVICES?
    PROS AND CONS OF THE SWEDISH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

    PRO CON PRO CON


    Healthcare is wait times - it can coverage - public taxes - because the
    affordable and take up to 3 healthcare covers healthcare system
    high quality months to see a home based nurses is mainly funded
    specialist and transport by taxes, rates are
    services for those high
    who need it. dental
    care is also
    covered for those
    under 23
    WHAT DOES THE WORLD THINK?

    Sweden is currently ranked as having the 8th best healthcare system globally.
    When compared to a country like the United States, it is generally understood
    that Sweden’s healthcare is better in quality, and cost. While citizens have the
    option to buy health insurance, it is not necessary in order to receive treatment.
    STATISTICS
    WORKS CITED
    Girvan, Gregg. “Sweden: #8 in the 2024 World Index of Healthcare Innovation.” FREOPP, 23 Dec. 2024,
    freopp.org/sweden-8-in-the-2024-world-index-of-healthcare-
    innovation/#:~:text=n%20the%202024%20World%20Index,Science%20and%20Technology%2C%20ranking%206th.

    “Guide to Health Insurance and Healthcare System in Sweden.” InterNations, 5 Dec. 2024, www.internations.org/sweden-
    expats/guide/healthcare#:~:text=Swedish%20Healthcare%20System%20Pros%20and%20Cons&text=Wait%20times%20t
    o%20see%20a,to%20buy%20into%20private%20insurance.

    Si. “Healthcare in Sweden.” Sweden.Se, 11 Dec. 2024, sweden.se/life/society/healthcare-in-sweden.

    “Sweden | International Health Care System Profiles | Commonwealth Fund.” The Commonwealth Fund,
    www.commonwealthfund.org/international-health-policy-center/countries/sweden. Accessed 13 Jan. 2025.

    “Universal Health Coverage.” World Health Organization, World Health Organization, www.who.int/health-
    topics/universal-health-coverage#tab=tab_1. Accessed 13 Jan. 2025.

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