13738. HEALTH CARE IN THE UNITED STATES: PROS AND CONS OF SOCIALIZED MEDICINE. An analysis of the potential advantages and disadvantages to implementing a national system of universal health care in the U.S. Provides an overview of the existing U.S. system, as contrasted with socialized medicine models in the U.K., Europe and Japan. Makes the case that the U.S. should adopt a universal system of its own to ensure fairness and full access. 7 pages, 14 footnotes, 11 bibliographic reference.