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. 2021 Jul;17(7):435-436.
doi: 10.1038/s41581-021-00404-8. Epub 2021 Feb 15.

The realities of rationing in health care

Mohammed R Moosa  1 , Valerie A Luyckx  2   3   4   5
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The realities of rationing in health care

Mohammed R Moosa et al. Nat Rev Nephrol. 2021 Jul.

Abstract

Rationing of scarce health-care resources is distressing. Clinicians therefore require clear guidance, which should be developed systematically and transparently through multi-stakeholder engagement. Rationing is seldom required in high-income settings but is often necessary in low-income settings. Global solidarity and health system strengthening are required to reduce the need for rationing.

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The authors declare no competing interests.

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