Module C Flashcards
What is allocation
the distribution of resources
What is micro allocation
which patients should receive certain scarce goods like hospital beds and organs for transplant
what is macro allocation
how various parts of the system should be funded
What are freedmans points on micro allocation
- recourse must have to be used wisely and efficiently
- must respect patients rights while also respecting the interests of the institution
- patient must need the resource and benefit from it
What are glannons arguments regarding micro allocation
people that in need due to alochol induced injuries should be of a less priority
-if your injury is your fault, should you go to the back of the line? ex. risky career, skydiving, skiing
regarding macro allocation theory, basic needs should always take precedence over ones _____
wants
what are some agruments to the macro allocation theory
- not all health care is basic needs, ex. cosmetic surgery
- spending all the money on health care would not achieve ‘perfect health’
- there are other goods, we must consider poverty and other needs
- certain recreations also promote good health as well
what is one difference between private and public health care
private health care people with more moeny can skip wait lists
what are the five crriteria that all must comply to according to the canada health act
comprehensiveness, accessibility, universality, portability and public administration
what was the chaovili v quebec case
argued that patients can endure pain and suffering when on a waiting list, was concluded that there sould be wait tine guaruntees for certain procedures after nine months
why is a public health care system beneficial
more baby boomers are retiring and teh demand will continue to increase
- it is more ethical since it does not make health depend on wealth
- issue is that sometimes it restricts individual freedom for the sake of others
