Health Care Rationing Research Paper

When I first think of the word rationing, I think about the rationing of food during World War II to make sure each solider had enough food. Nevertheless, rationing is involved in health care. Health care rationing can come in many different forms and used by health insurers, the government, and individuals to save money. "Rationing health care in any form implies reduced access to care and potential decreases in the acceptable quality of services offered" (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2104, p. 133). The public health system and nurses can help guarantee care when care may not be available to someone. Two forms of health care rationing is the Affordable Care Act and doctors choosing not to accept Medicaid or Medicare clients. Furthermore, health