Why are patients made to feel grateful for healthcare when it's something they're entitled to?
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Ireland's history of treating public services as charity continues to influence how medical care is accessed. This legacy affects how patients perceive their healthcare. The author argues that it is time to move past this mindset. Patients should instead recognize that they have a right to be cared for.
Ireland’s history of treating public services as charity still shapes how we access medical care. It’s time to move beyond this, so patients know they have a right to be cared for.