What is Comprehensive Healthcare?
Comprehensive healthcare or comprehensive health care is healthcare which provides for all patient needs at all stages of life. Whether a patient needs a routine physical for school sports, or a complex emergency surgery, it is covered by comprehensive healthcare. The goal of this type of healthcare is usually to keep patients fit and healthy, and to encourage people to address medical needs as soon as they arise, rather than waiting for them to become serious. Many nations with universal healthcare in which every citizen is given healthcare have comprehensive healthcare systems. This type of healthcare is sometimes referred to as “cradle to grave healthcare,” referencing the fact that someone covered under a comprehensive plan will receive care from the moment of birth to the hour of death. Under comprehensive coverage, there are no exclusions or exceptions, and patients are encouraged to seek medical treatment promptly, rather than waiting out of fear about expenses, thereby making t
