Healthcare services are of a great importance. Nonetheless it has been made expensive for middle class by private institutions. From my point of view the advantages of such an approach can outweigh the possible drawbacks provided it quality of care is high.
One of the key advantages of private health care services is the usage of cutting edge technologies in diagnosis and treatment stages. Without leaving their home country people can have access to quality health care systems and will gain chance to be properly checked-up. On the other hand, private hospitals tend to provide cleaner, quieter and more comfortable environments with private en- suite rooms for overnight stays. To clarify private hospitals often operate in a competitive market. They invest heavily on maintenance, including high-standard cleanliness to attract patients. For example, patients often share their satisfaction and studies show that private hospitals score higher in tangible quality- the physical environment, equipment and facilities.
However, these merits can not be sustained unless preventive actions are taken in order to maintain the quality in highest ratings. Firstly, basic healthcare must remain affordable. To clarify, essential medical services such as primary consultation with doctor and basic laboratory tests should be reachable for everybody. Secondly, directing patients to private hospitals for specific analysis in return of their benefits should be controlled officially. For example, patients are often sent to private clinics for specific diagnosis.
To sum up, I believe that mentioned advantages outweigh its disadvantages under controlled conditions.