The general health policy model: an integrated approach

Quality of life data are becoming increasingly important for evaluating the cost-utility and cost-effectiveness of health care programs. Such analyses require the evaluation of very different types of health care interventions using the same outcome unit. This chapter highlights some of the strengths and weaknesses of general health outcome measures. The value of general versus disease-specific measures within clinical populations is also addressed. In addition, we consider the boundaries of the quality of life concept.

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