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An integrated approach to resource allocation.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15487817     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Resource allocation decisions are often made on the basis of clinical and cost effectiveness at the expense of ethical inquiry into what is acceptable. This paper proposes that a more compassionate model of resource allocation would be achieved through integrating ethical awareness with clinical, financial and legal input. Where a publicly-funded healthcare system is involved, it is suggested that having an agency that focuses solely on cost-effectiveness leaving medical, legal and ethical considerations to others would help depoliticise rationing decisions and command greater public acceptance.
Authors:
Louise M Terry
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Health care analysis : HCA : journal of health philosophy and policy     Volume:  12     ISSN:  1065-3058     ISO Abbreviation:  Health Care Anal     Publication Date:  2004 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2004-10-18     Completed Date:  2005-03-15     Revised Date:  2005-07-28    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9432537     Medline TA:  Health Care Anal     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  171-80     Citation Subset:  E; H    
Affiliation:
Faculty of Health, Essex Campus, London South Bank University, Harold Wood Hospital, Gubbins Lane, Harold Wood, London, RM3 0BE, United Kingdom. terrylm@lsbu.ac.uk
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Decision Making
Great Britain
Health Expenditures*
Humans
Resource Allocation*

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