health and social care. This project explored the opinions of a sample of UK decision-makers on the relevance of wellbeing …) for resource allocation decisions within health and social care. Through these discussions we draw out the perceived … advantages and the potential concerns that decision-makers have about broadening out to wellbeing and subjective wellbeing rather …

Rationale: In the health economic literature, many statements on the allocation of health care resources can be found … challenging the position that health gain maximization may be considered an ethically defendable value. Methodology: First, by … the health gain maximization rule may come into conflict with deeply rooted ethical norms such as the strict obligation …