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The Oregon formula: a better method of allocating health care resources.

Publication ,  Journal Article
Ostbye, T; Speechley, M
Published in: Nord Med
1992

In Oregon, an important new mechanism for prioritizing health care resources is about to be introduced. It is based on a relatively simple cost/benefit formula, the best of available scientific knowledge as well as public opinion and sentiment. The formula is based on three factors: the cost of each treatment or procedure, the improvement in quality of life by giving the treatment and how long a patient would be healthy after treatment. The Oregon experiment may influence the delivery of health care not only in the United States. In modified form this approach may have even more wide-ranging implications in the Scandinavian countries where most of the health services are publicly funded.

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Published In

Nord Med

ISSN

0029-1420

Publication Date

1992

Volume

107

Issue

3

Start / End Page

92 / 95

Location

Sweden

Related Subject Headings

  • Quality of Life
  • Public Policy
  • Public Opinion
  • Oregon
  • Humans
  • Health Priorities
  • Health Care Rationing
  • Ethics
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
 

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Ostbye, T., & Speechley, M. (1992). The Oregon formula: a better method of allocating health care resources. Nord Med, 107(3), 92–95.
Ostbye, T., and M. Speechley. “The Oregon formula: a better method of allocating health care resources.Nord Med 107, no. 3 (1992): 92–95.
Ostbye T, Speechley M. The Oregon formula: a better method of allocating health care resources. Nord Med. 1992;107(3):92–5.
Ostbye, T., and M. Speechley. “The Oregon formula: a better method of allocating health care resources.Nord Med, vol. 107, no. 3, 1992, pp. 92–95.
Ostbye T, Speechley M. The Oregon formula: a better method of allocating health care resources. Nord Med. 1992;107(3):92–95.

Published In

Nord Med

ISSN

0029-1420

Publication Date

1992

Volume

107

Issue

3

Start / End Page

92 / 95

Location

Sweden

Related Subject Headings

  • Quality of Life
  • Public Policy
  • Public Opinion
  • Oregon
  • Humans
  • Health Priorities
  • Health Care Rationing
  • Ethics
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis