"Saying no is no easy matter" A qualitative study of competing concerns in rationing decisions in general practice

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The general practitioner in Norway is expected to ensure equity and effectiveness through fair rationing. At the same time, due to recent reforms of the Norwegian health care sector, both the role of economic incentives and patient a...

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Main Authors: Norheim Ole, Carlsen Benedicte
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-11-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/5/70