National Health Service

On what date was the NHS officially founded?

• 1st January 1945

• 5th July 1948

• 12th March 1950

• 23rd November 1947

Who was the Minister of Health at the time of the founding of the NHS and was significantly involved in its implementation?

• Harold Wilson

• Margaret Thatcher

• Aneurin Bevan

• Tony Blair

Which of the following points does not belong to the three founding principles of the NHS?

• Care for all people

• Free treatment at the time of use

• Funding through patient contributions

• Allocation based on clinical need

How is the NHS funded?

• Through general taxation

• Through private donations

• Through international aid

• Through insurance premiums

Which of the following regions does not belong to the four NHS systems of the United Kingdom?

• NHS England

• NHS Scotland

• NHS America

• NHS Wales

Which event has exerted the greatest additional pressure on NHS hospitals in recent years?

• The Brexit referendum

• The outbreak of SARS

• The COVID-19 pandemic

• The Gulf War

Which demographic factor is mentioned in the text as a central challenge for the future of the NHS?

• Increase in young families

• Migration of skilled workers

• Aging population

• Urbanization

How many people does the NHS employ approximately?

• 500,000

• 1 million

• 1.5 million

• 2 million

According to surveys, the NHS is primarily perceived by the British population as a symbol of what?

• Technological Progress

• Economic Strength

• Fairness and Equality

• Political Power

Which of the following statements does not apply to the current situation of the NHS?

• There is a shortage of staff and specialists

• The costs of modern treatments are rising

• Waiting times have decreased significantly since the pandemic

• Many professionals are demanding better pay and reforms