The measurement of individual utility and social welfare
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An alternative approach to the person trade-off technique is formulated to address the issue concerning the effectiveness of cost per quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs). The approach is seen to maximize QALY's use in giving relevant information regarding allocation of scarce health care resources through consideration of individual utility and health-related social welfare function. It also entails questioning in relation to health gain.
Publication Name: Journal of Health Economics
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0167-6296
Year: 1998
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Optimal medical treatment under asymmetric information
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An analysis of the impact of health and socio-economic factors on patients' decision to consult a physician is offered. Additional information on physician-patient relationship and use of asymmetric information to select the most appropriate medical treatment is included.
Publication Name: Journal of Health Economics
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0167-6296
Year: 1995
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The effect of abortion restrictions on the timing of abortions
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Research into the effects abortion restrictions have on abortion timing. Parental involvement laws increase the share of later-term abortions by lowering the first trimester abortion rate.
Publication Name: Journal of Health Economics
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0167-6296
Year: 2001
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