Aim: Pressure Ulcers are an important health care problem, recognized as ‘Never Events’ by the US Government. To date, there is no instrument to capture their health utility impact, or the value of treatments and prevention strategies. The Pressure Ulcer Quality of Life Utility Instrument...

Harris has been a vocal critic of CEA and the QALY for over 20 years. In this paper we attempt to summarise and evaluate both Harris’ criticisms of CEA and the alternative procedures he commends to health care decision makers. Harris’ basic position is that all health benefits are...