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UK Government, the Law and Your Role

The NHS was set up based on what principle?

AHealthcare should be paid for through insurance
BHealthcare free to those who can prove they are poor
CHealthcare should be free at the point of use for all
DHealthcare should be run by local councils

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is Healthcare should be free at the point of use for all.

The NHS was established on the principle that healthcare should be free at the point of use for everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. It is funded through taxation.

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