Democracy is well described in legendary speech of president of America, Mr. Abraham lincoln in his Gettysburg address on 19 November 1863, last sentence of that speech were government of the people, by the people, for the people. Americans are enjoying independence since 1776, almost 240 years and we Indian are still too young just 69 years of independence.
Don't be surprised by the title.You may think what is the relationship with democracy and health services (please note it is health services not the health), it is very clear that we are free in choosing any health service or health facilities as it is our fundamental right of democracy. It is individual choice and to our surprise this freedom has shaped our existing health scenario. Here a rich man or a politician in power can access AIIMS doctor (top most government hospital) for his common cold and a poor man suffering from tb…