Rationing antiretroviral therapy for HIV/AIDS in Africa: choices and consequences

PLoS Med. 2005 Nov;2(11):e303. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0020303. Epub 2005 Sep 20.

Abstract

The question facing African governments and societies, say Rosen and colleagues, is not whether to ration such therapy, but how to do so in a way that maximizes social welfare.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / drug therapy*
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / economics*
  • Africa
  • Anti-Retroviral Agents / economics*
  • Anti-Retroviral Agents / therapeutic use
  • Cultural Characteristics
  • Health Care Rationing* / economics
  • Health Care Rationing* / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Health Policy* / economics
  • Health Policy* / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Health Services Accessibility
  • Humans
  • Policy Making
  • Social Conditions

Substances

  • Anti-Retroviral Agents