Resource Allocation Flashcards

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What is explicit rationing?

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Explicit rationing is the use of institutional procedures for the systematic allocation of resources within health care system

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What is implicit rationing?

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Implicit rationing is the allocation of resources through individual clinical decisions without the criteria for those decisions being explicit

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Identify 3 advantages of explicit rationing

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  • Transparent, accountable
  • Opportunity for debate
  • More clearly evidence-based
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Identify 3 disadvantages of explicit rationing

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  • Heterogeneity of patients and illnesses
  • Patient and professional hostility
  • Impacts clinical freedom
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Identify 3 disadvantages of implicit rationing

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  • Can lead to inequities and discrimination
  • Open to abuse
  • Reluctance of doctors
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