Health careThis paper explores four definitions of equity in health care: equality of utilization, distribution according to need, equality of access, and equality of health. We argue that the definitions of ‘need’ in the literature are inadequate and propose a new definition. We also argue ...
The wordequalityis defined as “the state or quality of being equal; correspondence in quantity, degree, value, rank, or ability.” The adverbequallyis commonly used to describe things related toequality. Equalityis usually simple to understand: three buckets that all contain five apples are in ...
This paper explores four definitions of equity in health care: equality of utilization, distribution according to need, equality of access, and equality of health. We argue that the definitions of ‘need’ in the literature are inadequate and propose a new definition. We also argue that, irrespe...
equity refers to outcomes while equality connotes equal treatment. More directly, equity is when an individual’s race, gender, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, etc. do not determine their educational, economic, social, or political opportunities.” ...
2022: Need for (Much) Greater Equity and Equality in Behavioral Health Care Variations in the health of men and women are well known: men have poorer life expectancy than women in virtually every country, and there are differences ... EA Storch,D Egbe - 《Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy》...
Timely, appropriate, and equitable access to quality healthcare during pregnancy is proven to contribute to better health outcomes of birthing individuals and infants following birth. Equity is conceptualized as the absence of differences in healthcare a
Equality or equity in health care access: a qualitative study of doctors' explanations to a longer doctor's delay among female TB patients in Vietnam Earlier studies from Vietnam have highlighted the importance of studying gender aspects of health-seeking and diagnosis of potential tuberculosis patie...
Indigital equality, both Johnny and Bobby are given a Chromebook on the first day of class. While they’re in the classroom, they are equal, but at home, Johnny uses his more advanced devices instead, while Bobby can’t access the internet at all. ...
Health Sector Reform in China: Gender Equality and Social Justice In any country the most important aspects of social policy are the social security and social welfare systems. These systems are not only the results of social and economic development but also, through the redistribution of national...
Inequalities in health could compromise the most basic freedoms and life opportunities of individuals. Therefore, inequality in health may result in inequalities in people’s capability to function and in a denial of equality of opportunity [20]. Fairness and equity are crucial in public policy ...