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What is the National Health Service (NHS) principally funded by?
- Charitable donations
- Lottery funding
- Taxation
- Patient charges and insurance payments
Why this is the correct answer
NHS is funded primarily through general taxation collected by the government, supplemented by National Insurance contributions. This model means most services are free at the point of use, regardless of a patient's income or insurance status.