TY - JOUR AU - Adams, Robyn AU - Jones, Anne AU - Lefmann, Sophie AU - Sheppard, Lorraine PY - 2015 DA - 2015/03/27 TI - Rationing is a reality in rural physiotherapy: a qualitative exploration of service level decision-making JO - BMC Health Services Research SP - 121 VL - 15 IS - 1 AB - Deciding what health services are provided is a key consideration in delivering appropriate and accessible health care for rural and remote populations. Despite residents of rural communities experiencing poorer health outcomes and exhibiting higher health need, workforce shortages and maldistribution mean that rural communities do not have access to the range of services available in metropolitan centres. Where demand exceeds available resources, decisions about resource allocation are required. SN - 1472-6963 UR - https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-015-0786-3 DO - 10.1186/s12913-015-0786-3 ID - Adams2015 ER -