Term: Needs Based Approach

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

An approach to physician resource planning to identify the supply / demand of physicians based on the needs of the population. Needs are based on characteristics of the regions and its residents, including age, gender, socio-economic status, and health status.

Related terms 

• Need For Health Care
• Needs Adjustment
• Needs Based Allocations
• Needs Based Planning
• Physician Resource Planning
• Physician Service Claim

References 

• Roos NP, Fransoo R, Bogdanovic B, Friesen D, MacWilliam L. Issues in the Management of Specialist Physician Resources for Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1997. [Report] [Summary] (View)
• Roos NP, Fransoo R, Bogdanovic B, Friesen D, Frohlich N, Carriere KC, Patton D, Wall R. Needs-Based Planning for Manitoba's Generalist Physicians . Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1996. [Report] [Summary] (View)