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Rationing health care to disabled people

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This article discusses the political economic factors influencing the rationing of health care to disabled persons in managed care organizations. The author, examining the care received by two disabled individuals, argues the care given is often inadequate and costly due to the influence of major stakeholders, institutional coalitions working against patient interests, and the emphasis on profits which ultimately devalue the life of the patient.

Care and treatment, Health care industry, Political aspects, Disabled persons

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Rethinking professional prerogative: managed mental health care providers

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The commodification of health care is examined, focusing on the conflict between cost control and patient outcomes and the ethical dilemmas this conflict presents. It is posited that mental health professionals need to be included in managed care policy-making to achieve both cost control and outcome goals.

Management, Social policy, Medical personnel, Ethical aspects, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs, Mental health policy

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Subverting criteria: the role of precedent in decisions to finance surgery

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This article examines how medical corporations review candidates for surgery. The authors discuss the criteria involved when determining which cases are appropriate for surgery, maintaining the decisions are largely based upon previous surgeries for the same condition and whether treatment is economical.

Decision-making, Decision making, Analysis, Medical care, Surgery

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