Care Quote by Donald Berwick
“The decision is not whether or not we will ration care. The decision will be whether we ration care with our eyes open.”
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.
Make transparent decisions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- hospital budgeting
- insurance planning
- pandemic response
- clinical guidelines
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure fairness in rationing?
- What safeguards prevent bias?
Limited resources may force painful choices for some patients.