In health outcomes terms, the poorest countries stand to lose the most from these
disruptions. In this paper, we make the case for a rational approach to public sector health …

The number of patients requiring dialysis by 2030 is projected to double worldwide, with the
largest increase expected in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Dialysis is seldom …

Background: The global COVID-19 pandemic has imposed challenges on healthcare
systems and professionals worldwide and introduced a´ maelstrom´ of ethical dilemmas …

As countries throughout the world move towards universal health coverage, the obligation to
realise the right to health for undocumented migrants has often been overlooked. With …

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this article was to describe how providers in an Indian NICU reach
life-or-death treatment decisions. METHODS: Qualitative in-depth interviews, field …

Background The first month of life is the period with the highest risk of dying. Despite
knowledge of effective interventions, newborn mortality is high and utilization of health care …

Background Resource scarcity in health care is a universal challenge. In high-income
settings, bedside rationing is commonly discussed and debated as a means to addressing …

Background Out-of-pocket health expenditures can pose major financial risks, create access-
barriers and drive patients and families into poverty. Little is known about physicians' role in …

Migration health is affected by decision making at levels ranging from global to local, both
within and beyond the health sector. These decisions impact seeking, entitlements, service …

Background Case consultation performed by clinical ethics committees (CECs) is a complex
activity which should be evaluated. Several evaluation studies have reported stakeholder …