healthcare

S2 W2

BrE /ˈhelθ.keɪə/ AmE /ˈhɛlθ.ker/

noun en → es

1 MEDICAL CARE [uncountable] B1

the services provided by doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals to treat illness or injury and maintain health

cuidados médicos, atención sanitaria

  • healthcare for somebody/something

Collocations public healthcare · private healthcare

  • The government is trying to improve the quality of healthcare.

    El gobierno está intentando mejorar la calidad de los cuidados médicos.

2 SYSTEM [uncountable] B1

the system or organization that provides medical care to a population

sistema sanitario, sistema de salud

  • healthcare in a country/city

Collocations national healthcare system · universal healthcare coverage

  • The country has one of the best healthcare systems in the world.

    El país tiene uno de los mejores sistemas sanitarios del mundo.

1 PROVIDER [countable] B2

a person or organization that provides medical care to patients

proveedor de servicios médicos, prestador de atención médica

  • healthcare provider

Collocations primary healthcare provider · specialized healthcare provider

  • She works as a healthcare provider in a rural area.

    Ella trabaja como proveedora de servicios médicos en una zona rural.

1 INSURANCE [uncountable] B2

a type of insurance that covers medical expenses and treatments

seguro médico, cobertura sanitaria

  • healthcare insurance

Collocations healthcare coverage · health insurance policy

  • He needs to get healthcare insurance before he travels abroad.

    Él necesita obtener un seguro médico antes de viajar al extranjero.

1 RESEARCH [uncountable] C1

the study and investigation of medical conditions, treatments, and healthcare systems

investigación en salud, investigación médica

  • healthcare research

Collocations clinical healthcare research · public health research

  • The university conducts extensive healthcare research.

    La universidad realiza una investigación extensa en salud.

1 POLICY [uncountable] C1

the policies and regulations that govern the provision of medical care in a country or region

política sanitaria, política de atención médica

  • healthcare policy

Collocations national healthcare policy · public health policy

  • The new government is developing a comprehensive healthcare policy.

    El nuevo gobierno está desarrollando una política sanitaria integral.

1 ECONOMY [uncountable] C1

the economic aspects of providing medical care, including costs and funding

economía de la salud, economía en atención médica

  • healthcare economy

Collocations healthcare spending · healthcare costs

  • The country's healthcare economy is facing significant challenges.

    La economía de la salud del país está enfrentando desafíos significativos.

1 EDUCATION [uncountable] C1

the education and training of medical professionals to provide healthcare services

educación en salud, formación médica

  • healthcare education

Collocations medical healthcare education · professional healthcare training

  • The university offers a range of healthcare education programs.

    La universidad ofrece una variedad de programas de formación médica.