Difference between Government and Private Hospitals
Difference between Government and Private Hospitals

Difference between Government and Private Hospitals

Hospital is an institution which provides health facilities like diagnosis and treatment of different diseases. The first-ever idea of a hospital was coined by Romans who specified a building for serving the diseased ones. There are two types of hospitals. One is a group of government hospitals and the other is private hospitals. Both types of hospitals have different advantages and disadvantages. One can choose between two depending upon his health issue and affordability.

Government Hospitals

It is also called ‘public hospital’. It is run by the government of a country. In most parts of the world, this type of hospital provides free health care services to citizens and the cost factor is debited to the government. In Pakistan, the first hospital was inherited from the British after the division of the sub-continent. Nowadays, these hospitals are present in almost every city but their service delivery is questionable as there is a shortage of medicines, doctors, nurses, and pharmacists. This is the negligence of government but hospital authorities are also responsible who do not pay heed to the needs of poor people.

Private Hospitals

Private hospitals are run by the public of a city. In Pakistan, these hospitals are mainly owned by a family of doctors or companies. They provide good health care services but they cost too much which is not afforded by poor people. The affording class usually goes to private hospitals and the elite class goes abroad for treatment. These hospitals are free from the pressure of a great number of patients.

Government Vs Private Hospitals

Authority

Government hospitals are run by the government.

Private hospitals are run by local people.

Cost

Government hospitals are cost-free.

Private hospitals are very costly.

Availability

Government hospitals are limited in number in a city.

Private hospitals are many.

Personal preference

In government hospitals, there is no option for patients to choose doctors.

In private hospitals, one can choose a surgeon or physician of his choice.

Size

Government hospitals occupy a vast land.

Private hospitals are small in size.

Patients per doctor

In government hospitals, there are more patients per doctor, making the doctors overburdened.

In private hospitals, this ratio is lower. This is why the doctors provide considerable attention and ample time to their patients.

Facilities

Government hospitals have limited facilities. The equipment is damaged because of their excessive use. In undeveloped countries, poor and unhygienic instruments lead to the spread of various diseases among patients and the staff itself.

Private hospitals are fully equipped and provide more facilities. The equipment is modern that lasts for a longer period.

Waiting time

In government hospitals, patients have to wait for so long for their turn because of the great flow of the patients as the service is free or of low cost

In private hospitals, people do not have to wait as there is a limited number of patients.

Cleanliness

In government hospitals, there is a lack of a clean environment.

In private hospitals, cleanliness is well maintained.

Precautionary measures

In government hospitals, the nursing staff and ward boys aren’t well trained about the methods of discarding utilized instruments or they choose not to follow it because of a lack of efficient administration that doesn’t keep an eye on the activities going on in the hospital.

In private hospitals, the health care workers exhibit good awareness regarding the precautionary measures. This is another valid reason why people prefer private hospitals.

Surety of treatment

Government hospitals do no refuse treatment to anyone.

Private hospitals have the right to refuse treatment to patients.

Beds

In government hospitals, there are more beds available due to funds from the local or federal government.

Private hospitals have a limited number of beds.

The number of workers

Government hospitals have more number of workers.

Private hospitals have less number of workers.

Conclusion

Both types of hospitals have a different range of facilities and they have to face criticism based on their performance. It is known that private hospitals get irrelevant tests done which just adds up to the bill. They are run more like a business as they aim to make profits which is not the case with government hospitals. Still, patients who can afford would prefer to spend a substantial amount on private hospitals rather than risk their health in the government hospitals due to poor services and lack of safety measures. This leaves the poor class with no choice. Therefore, the government must spend a significant proportion of its GDP on the health sector. Which is better according to your opinion?

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