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| Author: | Oddo, A. R. |
| Title: | Healthcare ethics: a patient-centered decision model |
| Journal: | Journal of Business Ethics
2001 : JAN, VOL. 29:1-2, p. 125-134 |
| Index terms: | HEALTH DECISION MODELS ETHICS FINANCIAL MODELS |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | A common financial model used in business decisions is the cost/benefit comparison. The costs of a proposed project are compared with the benefits, and if the benefits outweigh the costs, the project is accepted; if the costs exceed the benefits, the project is rejected. This model is applicable when tangible costs and benefits can be reasonable measured in monetary units. However, it is difficult to consider intangible factors in this model because intangible factors cannot be readily quantified in money. This paper addresses ethical dilemmas and financial issues in healthcare. A healthcare decision model, which consider medical information, financial information, as well as ethical and other intangible factors, is proposed. |
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