Induced demand in healthcare services: Between ethics and dishonest business
Demanda inducida en los servicios de salud: Entre la ética y el negocio deshonesto
Abstract
Induced demand refers to the creation of artificial needs for healthcare services, based on the information asymmetry between healthcare professionals and patients. It is a multifactorial phenomenon, with financial incentives being the primary driving force. Medical practice and that of all health professionals, should continue to prioritize patient well-being in accordance with the family's socioeconomic context, thereby strengthening trust in the medical community and promoting the efficient and ethical management of healthcare resources.
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2025-03-06
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Morales, J. (2025). Induced demand in healthcare services: Between ethics and dishonest business: Demanda inducida en los servicios de salud: Entre la ética y el negocio deshonesto. Peruvian Journal of Health Care and Global Health, 9(1), 4–5. Retrieved from http://revista.uch.edu.pe/index.php/hgh/article/view/311
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