[Supply induces demand for health care services].
The existence and extent of supplier-induced-demand has received considerable attention in health economics, but the debate shows no sign of abating. The current status of the recent literature is summarized followed by a presentation of the findings from two studies of GP utilization patterns in Denmark.
Bech
Mickael
M
Syddansk Universitet, Institut for Sundhedstjenesteforskning, DK-5000 Odense C, Denmark. mbe@sam.sdu.dk
D003718:Denmark; D005194:Family Practice / Q000191:economics* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000191:economics* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D010361:Patients / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians' / Q000191:economics