People who need to see a physiotherapist on a referral from their doctor can wait to see one for free at a hospital. However, many people who have private health insurance or who can afford it go to a clinic and pay cash for their services. What is the term for the health care offered at the clinic?

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The health care offered at the clinic is considered a privatized service because it is accessed directly by patients who can afford to pay out-of-pocket or through private health insurance, bypassing the public health system.

People Who Need to See a Physiotherapist on a Referral