dear Ms.Sue ...yes i am new to the forum and i have no idea about how it works ..i hope u can help me .about how to put an answer i think supply and demand are the basic forces of the market,but in the health sector it is difficult to say that

Welcome, Abdel.

Here's your original question: "Medical care is so special that normal economic forces do not apply and normal economic tools are not always used, explain the above statement."

Supply and demand do operate in the health care sector. Hospitals and doctors supply the care that their patients demand. However, poor patients still receive appropriate care even though they can't afford to pay for it. Government, charities, and high insurance premiums make up the difference.

But health care varies greatly around the world. In many instances the demand is present but the supply is drastically limited.

Medical care is so special that normal economic forces do not apply and normal economic tools are not always used

Dear [User],

Welcome to the forum! I'm here to help you with any questions you may have about how it works.

To put an answer, you can start by clicking on the question or topic you want to respond to. Then, locate the comment box or "reply" button below the question or other comments. Click on it to open the text box where you can type in your response. Once you have written your answer, you can click on the "post" or "submit" button to share it with others.

Now, let's move on to the topic you mentioned. You're right that supply and demand are the basic forces that drive most markets. However, in the health sector, the dynamics of supply and demand are more complex.

In the health sector, the supply of medical services and products is influenced by a range of factors, including technology, research and development, availability of skilled healthcare professionals, and government policies. Demand for healthcare services, on the other hand, is influenced by factors such as population demographics, income levels, prevalence of diseases, and cultural norms.

Furthermore, the health sector is often characterized by inherent market failures, such as imperfect information and externalities. These factors make it difficult to determine the equilibrium price and quantity of healthcare services based solely on supply and demand.

In the health sector, governments often play a significant role in regulating and financing healthcare services to ensure access, affordability, and quality. Public and private health insurance systems, subsidies, and government interventions are examples of how the market forces of supply and demand are influenced to meet the unique needs of the health sector.

I hope this explanation helps you understand the complexities of supply and demand in the health sector. If you have any further questions or need clarification, feel free to ask.

Best regards,
Ms. Sue