What citizens believe influences their acceptance of rationing in a public health service

What is it about?

The intention behind this study was to gain knowledge about perceptions of public acceptance of rationing, especially what makes people willing to stand aside for others in a universal healthcare system. Our findings suggest that factors affecting peoples willingness to stand aside for others include the following: (i) awareness that healthcare resources are limited, (ii) endorsement of universal health care, (iii) knowledge and acceptance of the principles guiding rationing and (iv) knowledge about alternatives to public health services.

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Why is it important?

Studies examining citizen awareness of limitations in public health care point in different directions. Our study illustrates that views on what constitutes a fairness principle can vary depending on the method of rationing. Moreover, the findings confirm that people can react to rationing measures with acceptance or nonacceptance, depending on the situation.