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Could the German healthcare system work in the UK?

As the NHS turns 75, Professor Cam Donaldson looks at the German healthcare system and how it could be applied to the UK.

Talking to 5 Live’s Nicky Campbell, Cam said “the German system is one of the best in the world, [but currently it] would be disastrous for us to be switched to that system”.

“Could you imagine how long it could take to reform our whole system, the collection of money to mimic Germany… really the money is coming from taxation- the same as what we have in the UK.”

Discussing the German’s healthcare process, Cam added “the difference is, Germans spend 1.5-2% more of their national income on their healthcare system than we do”.

This clip is from Nicky Campbell 5 July 2023.

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