Healthcare Access
/ˈhɛlθˌkɛər ˈækˌsɛs/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal right or opportunity for individuals to obtain necessary medical services and care.
The new policy aims to improve healthcare access for underserved communities.
- (n.) The practical ability and means for individuals to acquire health services, influenced by laws, regulations, and socioeconomic factors.
Barriers to healthcare access can include geographic location and lack of insurance coverage.
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- healthcare access
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Commentary
Healthcare access in legal contexts emphasizes both the entitlement under law and the real-world capacity to obtain medical services, often shaped by policy and regulatory frameworks.
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