No, but it can make them visible and willing to be treated. If people cant afford private health care or are unwilling to travel long distances or wait for a lo

No, but it can make them visible and willing to be treated. If people cant afford private health care or are unwilling to travel long distances or wait for a long time on a public health waiting list, they might just put up with being untreated. This is quite common for things like joint replacement or chronic dental issues.