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

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Rationing in health care by Iestyn Williams, Suzanne Robinson, Helen Dickinson The challenges faced by those rationing scarce health care resources have intensified recently. In an accessible style, this book tackles this challenge by exploring the latest thinking and practice on priority setting methods. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher 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. Notes A book for level 3 undergraduate students of nursing, social work, social policy and medicine. Author Biography 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. Table of Contents Foreword by Chris Ham; Introduction; The ethics of priority setting; Public participation in priority setting; Priority setting and economic evaluation; Multi criteria decision analysis and priority setting processes; The politics of priority setting; Leadership in priority setting; Disinvestment as a priority setting case study; Conclusions and key lessons. Review " 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 managers toolbox." Craig Mitton, Associate Professor, School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia and Senior Scientist, Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Evaluation Long 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. Review Quote This book provides critical insight into managing scarce resources in the health system and will serve as a key addition to the managers toolbox. Craig Mitton, Associate Professor, School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia and Senior Scientist, Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Evaluation Details ISBN184742774X Author Helen Dickinson Pages 176 Publisher Policy Press Year 2011 ISBN-10 184742774X ISBN-13 9781847427748 Format Paperback Imprint Policy Press Place of Publication Bristol Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 362.1068 Media Book Short Title RATIONING IN HEALTH CARE Language English Subtitle The theory and practice of priority setting UK Release Date 2011-10-19 Publication Date 2011-10-19 NZ Release Date 2011-10-19 Alternative 9781447306122 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2011-10-18 Illustrations Not illustrated We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161848618;

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