L10: NICE And Desicion Making

Question 1

What is rationing

Answer 1

The equitable distribution of limited resources

Question 2

Why do we ration resources

Answer 2

There is scarce resources

Question 3

Has life expectancy increased or decreased

Answer 3

Increased

Question 4

How did we ration before NICE was introduced

Answer 4

1) cash limit was determined by the parliament
2) cash was passed to the department of health which allocated the budget to the NHS
3) NHS England allocates to clinical commissioning group
4) then to GPs and trust
5) doctors tailor treatment with the money they receive

Question 5

What are the 3 desicion made on health technology

Answer 5

Clinical effectiveness
Cost effectiveness
Fairness and if it’s reasonable

Question 6

In terms of cost effectiveness which drug would we prefer

Answer 6

Least costly and most effective

Question 7

What are the 3 main expectations to the budget of £20’000 by NICE

Answer 7

End of life
Specialised technology
Cancer