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US neurologists: attitudes on rationing.

R G Holloway1, S P Ringel, J L Bernat

  • 1Department of Neurology, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, NY 14620-3917, USA.

Neurology
|November 30, 2000
PubMed
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Most neurologists acknowledge rationing healthcare resources is necessary. While cost-effectiveness research aids efficient distribution, many prioritize equity in healthcare decisions.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Health Economics
  • Medical Ethics

Background:

  • Cost-effectiveness research (CER) offers strategies for maximizing health outcomes within budget constraints.
  • CER is currently underutilized in healthcare resource allocation decisions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate neurologists' perspectives on healthcare rationing.
  • To determine if neurologists' healthcare priority setting aligns with CER recommendations.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to a random sample of US neurologists (44.4% response rate).
  • Three hypothetical scenarios were presented, focusing on resource allocation, formulary decisions for expensive drugs, and budget optimization based on CER.

Main Results:

Keywords:
American Academy of NeurologyEmpirical ApproachHealth Care and Public Health

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  • 75% of neurologists believe they make daily rationing decisions.
  • 60% feel professionally obligated to consider the financial impact of treatments on other patients.
  • 46% would choose a less effective test or allow patient death for equitable alternatives, contrasting with a 1995 survey where 75% opposed restrictions on FDA-approved drugs.

    • Conclusions:

    • Neurologists generally accept the necessity of healthcare rationing.
    • While recognizing CER's role in resource efficiency, neurologists emphasize the importance of equity in decision-making.