Margaret goodman explores the ethical theories behind rationing of health care and looks at how other countries have tackled the problem of sharing out finite resources fairly
THE AIM of the NHS Act of 1946 was to provide a comprehensive health service to the whole population of the UK, free at the point of delivery. Even in committee stages, however, there was recognition that the resources available were limited.
Nursing Management. 5, 4, 29-33. doi: 10.7748/nm.5.4.29.s14
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