L09: Equity

Question 1

Why do we need to allocate resources in an effective way

Answer 1

Resources are scarce

Question 2

What does NICE recommend in terms of cost and QALY

Answer 2

Interventions that are below 20’000 per QALY

Question 3

What is the definition of equity in terms of health

Answer 3

The distribution of health depending on each persons need

Question 4

What is equality

Answer 4

The equal distribution of resources and does not look at needs

Question 5

What are the types of equity

Answer 5

Horizontal

Vertical

Question 6

What is the horizontal equity

Answer 6

The equal treatment (use of resources) of people who are equal in a relevant aspect

Question 7

What is vertical equity

Answer 7

The unequal treatment (use of health resources) of people in a relevant aspect

Question 8

Does the cost effectiveness analysis consider equity

Answer 8

No

Question 9

When do we consider equity if an intervention is not cost effective

Answer 9

If the intervention is targeting
Rare disease
Expensive cancer treatment
End of life care

Question 10

What is the threshold for nice to consider new interventions

Answer 10

Below £20’000

Question 11

What are the exceptional circumstances for going above the threshold of £20’000 in NICE

Answer 11

if the intervention involves
Cancer
End of life
Highly specialised technologies