title: [Risks and chances of prioritization].
abstract: Priority setting in medicine is associated with potential risks which can be avoided. The most important positive and negative factors influencing the discussion in other countries are specified. A diligent, well-balanced, off-limited, open-ended, and straightforward discussion which is picked up in due time comprises great chances for a consensual debate to further develop health care settings to the benefit of all citizens. This debate may advance considerably using terms correctly, respecting legitimacy and social justice, ensuring ethical fundamentals as well as transparency towards the general public.
authors.affiliation: Medizinischer Dienst der Krankenversicherung Niedersachsen, Hannover. wolfgang.seger@MDKN.de
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Seger
mesh_terms: D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005858:Germany; D015276:Health Care Rationing / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006292:Health Priorities / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017146:Models, Organizational; D009313:National Health Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D012046:Rehabilitation / Q000458:organization & administration*; D018570:Risk Assessment