Why does the Government provide Healthcare freely - What are the Drawbacks?

-Consumption of such leads to more Happier Population -Free Provision challenges the Inequality -Increase Productivity - Less People take Sick Days … However Excess Demand can Occur - Long Waiting List in the NHS for an Appointment. -Lack of Price Mechanism means Hospitals care Less for Resources -Limited Budget vs Covering the Whole Population? Covering everyone’s Needs and Wants? -Reduce the Patients Self-Reliance