Het gezondheidszorgsysteem
Example: Het gezondheidszorgsysteem moet beter worden gefinancierd voor iedereen.
Definition
"Het gezondheidszorgsysteem" refers to the organized network of institutions, resources, and people involved in delivering medical care and services to maintain or improve public health. It encompasses hospitals, clinics, healthcare professionals, and policies ensuring access to health services.
Etymology
The Dutch term "het gezondheidszorgsysteem" combines 'gezondheidszorg' meaning 'healthcare' and 'systeem' meaning 'system.' 'Gezondheidszorg' itself derives from 'gezondheid' (health) and 'zorg' (care), reflecting a compound that literally means 'health care system.' Did you know? The concept of a healthcare system became prominent with modern medicine and public health policies in the 20th century.
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"Het gezondheidszorgsysteem" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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