Which of the following best describes the term rationing of healthcare?
A) Providing healthcare only to those who can afford it.
B) Providing a planned approach to the use of limited resources.
C) Asking consumers to prioritize their use of healthcare resources.
D) Requiring consumers to carry private insurance to cover healthcare not covered by the
public sector.
Ans: B
Most consider rationing to be a planned, thoughtful approach to a limited supply.
This does not involve mandatory insurance or restricting care to those who can afford it.
Individual preferences should be considered, but the philosophy of rationing does not require
consumers to prioritize their own use of resources.
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