Paul Dolan1, Rebecca Shaw. 1. Sheffield Health Economics Group, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK. rls5@york.ac.uk
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To explore whether and to what extent people wish to give differential priority when asked to choose between providing health care treatment for different individuals or groups, on the basis of a range of factors, ranging from health gain to the number of dependants a person has. DESIGN: A sample of people resident in York self-completed a questionnaire. SETTING: The City of York. PARTICIPANTS: Twenty-three members of the general public and 29 undergraduate students. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The relative importance of factors that people think should be taken into account when choosing between providing health care treatment for individuals or groups. RESULTS: The results suggest that health gain and the consequences for health without treatment are two of the most important considerations. CONCLUSIONS: A sample of the general public and undergraduate students wish to take account of a number of personal characteristics when setting priorities in health care.
OBJECTIVE: To explore whether and to what extent people wish to give differential priority when asked to choose between providing health care treatment for different individuals or groups, on the basis of a range of factors, ranging from health gain to the number of dependants a person has. DESIGN: A sample of people resident in York self-completed a questionnaire. SETTING: The City of York. PARTICIPANTS: Twenty-three members of the general public and 29 undergraduate students. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The relative importance of factors that people think should be taken into account when choosing between providing health care treatment for individuals or groups. RESULTS: The results suggest that health gain and the consequences for health without treatment are two of the most important considerations. CONCLUSIONS: A sample of the general public and undergraduate students wish to take account of a number of personal characteristics when setting priorities in health care.