Despite concerted efforts from academics, policy makers and practitioners, the challenges of resource scarcity in health care remain stubbornly in place. Managing the gap between demand for health care services, and the resources available to meet this, has therefore become an increasingly important aspect of local decision making and management. Rationing in Health Care: the theory and practice of priority setting explores in an accessible style the latest thinking and practice on priority setting methods. It takes a uniquely comprehensive approach by bringing together theories, practice and evidence from a wide range of disciplines and provides practical, evidence-based prescriptions for local decision makers. It is essential reading for all those involved or interested in healthcare decision making, including health care managers, students of health care policy and management, and academics working in the priority setting field.