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

Authors :
Heritage, John
Boyd, Elizabeth
Kleinman, Lawrence
Source :
Sociology of Health & Illness. Sept, 2001, Vol. 23 Issue 5, p701, 28 p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

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.

Subjects

Subjects :
Managed care plans (Medical care) -- Evaluation
Surgery -- Economic aspects
Medical care -- Evaluation
Health care rationing -- Analysis
Decision-making -- Analysis
Health
Sociology and social work

Details

ISSN :
01419889
Volume :
23
Issue :
5
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Sociology of Health & Illness
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.84025300

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