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Abstract
Effective policymaking in healthcare systems begins with a clear typology
of the terminology – need, demand, supply and access to care – and
their interrelationships. However, the terms are contested and their
meaning is rarely stated explicitly.
This paper offers working definitions of need, demand, and supply. We
draw on the international literature and use a Venn diagram to explain
the terms. We then define access to care, reviewing alternative and
competing definitions from the literature. We conclude by discussing
potential applications of our conceptual framework to help to understand
the interrelationships and trade-offs between need, demand, supply and
access in health care.
of the terminology – need, demand, supply and access to care – and
their interrelationships. However, the terms are contested and their
meaning is rarely stated explicitly.
This paper offers working definitions of need, demand, and supply. We
draw on the international literature and use a Venn diagram to explain
the terms. We then define access to care, reviewing alternative and
competing definitions from the literature. We conclude by discussing
potential applications of our conceptual framework to help to understand
the interrelationships and trade-offs between need, demand, supply and
access in health care.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1-13 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Health Economics, Policy and Law |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Early online date | 12 Oct 2021 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 2023 |
Bibliographical note
© The Author(s), 2021Keywords
- Health Services Needs and Demand, Health Services Accessibility
Projects
- 1 Finished
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DoH PRP: PRU: ESHCRU II - Economics of Health Systems and Interface with Social Care
Mason, A. R., Chalkley, M. J., Goddard, M. K., Gravelle, H. S. E., Gutacker, N., Jacobs, R., Rice, N. & Siciliani, L.
1/01/19 → 30/06/24
Project: Research project (funded) › Research