The Allocation of Scarce Resources Within the Health Care Sector

question 9

Multiple Choice

The allocation of scarce resources within the health care sector and the focus on resource allocation issues related to producing and distributing health care is referred to by what term?

• A) Economics
• B) Health economics
• C) Public health economics
• D) Microeconomic theory

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Definitions:

Malpractice Suit

A legal case brought against a healthcare professional or organization for negligence or failure to provide the expected standard of care, leading to harm.

Restraints

Measures or devices used to limit the movements of individuals, typically for safety reasons in medical or psychiatric settings.

Patient's Safety

Measures and practices in healthcare settings aimed at preventing harm or injuries to patients.

Malpractice Insurance

A type of professional liability insurance that protects healthcare providers against patient claims of malpractice.