healthcare
Meaning
Healthcare refers to the organized provision of medical services, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of illness and injury.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "healthcare" with "health care," which can imply a broader concept including wellness and prevention.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
called
her
local
clinic
to
book
an
appointment
because
she
had
a
sore
throat
and
a
fever
.
She
believes
that
good
healthcare
should
be
available
for
everyone
,
so
she
prefers
clinics
that
offer
clear
information
and
friendly
staff
.
At
the
clinic
,
the
nurse
measured
her
temperature
and
explained
the
treatment
options
in
a
simple
way
.
Although
she
felt
nervous
at
first
,
clear
instructions
and
a
short
waiting
time
made
the
visit
easier
.
After
the
appointment
,
Anna
remembered
to
book
a
follow
-
up
and
to
take
her
medicine
on
time
.
Common Phrases
healthcare system
healthcare provider
healthcare services
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