Rationing in health care: The theory and practice of priority setting

Description

The 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.

Iestyn Williams is a Lecturer at the Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham and specialises in priority setting and rationing in health care. Suzanne Robinson is a Lecturer at the Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham with expertise in health economics and rationing. Helen Dickinson is a Lecturer at the Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham and is a leading commentator in the areas of rationing, leadership and interagency collaboration.

" Cometh the hour, cometh the book: with brilliant timing this authoritative and accessible guide to the theory and practice of priority setting comes just as the NHS is entering its fiscal ice age." Rudolf Klein, Visiting Professor, LSE "This book provides critical insight into managing scarce resources in the health system and will serve as a key addition to the manager's toolbox." Craig Mitton, Associate Professor, School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia and Senior Scientist, Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Evaluation