Rationing in health care by Iestyn Williams, Suzanne Robinson... - 9781847427755

Rationing in health careThe theory and practice of priority setting\nAuthor(s): Iestyn Williams, Suzanne Robinson, Helen Dickinson\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Bristol University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Policy Press\nISBN-13: 9781847427755, 978-1847427755\nSynopsis\nThe challenges faced by those rationing scarce health care resources have intensified following the economic downturn. This book tackles this challenge by exploring the latest thinking and practice on priority setting methods. In an accessible style the book brings together theories, practice and evidence from a wide range of disciplines and provides practical, evidence-based prescriptions for decision makers. It will be of interest to all health care managers and students of health care policy and management.