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“The decision is not whether or not we will ration care. The decision will be whether we ration care with our eyes open.” quote by Donald Berwick
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“The decision is not whether or not we will ration care. The decision will be whether we ration care with our eyes open.”

Donald Berwick

About This Quote

Source Speech: Remarks on Healthcare Policy, Donald Berwick, 2015

Healthcare resources are limited; we must allocate them consciously rather than by chance.

In simple terms: Allocate care deliberately.

Key Takeaway

Make transparent decisions.

Themes

ethics healthcare policy

Mood

serious reflective

Type

ethical policy

When to use this quote

  • hospital budgeting
  • insurance planning
  • pandemic response
  • clinical guidelines

Key Concepts

resource allocation triage public health

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we ensure fairness in rationing?
  • What safeguards prevent bias?
A Different Perspective

Limited resources may force painful choices for some patients.

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