The NACA Position on Determining Priorities in Health Care: The Seniors' Perspective no. 17

This position was unanimously adopted by NACA members at the 41st Council Meeting, February 7-9, 1995

National Advisory Council on Aging
1995

The National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA) consulted health economist Douglas Angus and major seniors' organizations with the aim of establishing principles to assist in distinguishing essential from non-essential health care services. In developing its position, NACA considered the ethical principles involved in the distribution of public resources and the levels at which health care decisions are made.

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THE NACA POSITION ON... is a series of policy papers presenting NACA's opinions and recommendations on the needs and concerns of seniors and issues related to the aging of the population.

1^st printing, 1995

Cat. No.: H-71-2/2-17-1995
ISBN: 0-662-61702-9