Here is a list of controversial statements about medical care. For each one, discuss the advantages and disadvantages. Think also what the consequences of the idea would be.· The State should pay for all medical care. There should be no private medical care. · Heart transplants should be stopped. They are rarely successful, and the money could be better spent on other things. · The tax on cigarettes should be increased to pay for the health care needed by smokers. · Health care should be reduced for people over 65. · People who are very ill should have the right to decide if they want to die. · Doctors should always give patients all the information about their illness and chances of recovery. Diseases and Health Problems 25. What are your symptoms? Study the material that follows to enlarge your vocabulary.
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