title: Alternative methods of evaluating health manpower distribution.
abstract: Four desirable characteristics of an ideal method of evaluating health manpower distribution are postulated. Current approaches are evaluated using these criteria and are shown to be unsatisfactory. An alternative method, based on the economic theory of production, is then described. The paper concludes with some recommendations for further research.
mesh_terms: D006302:Health Services Research; D006280:Health Workforce / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D008507:Medically Underserved Area; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D012040:Regional Health Planning; D014481:United States