PHGEN

The idea of equity in health services must be seen in close relation to the principles of justice, fairness and non-discrimination. Equity can refer to both the level of health care provide and the access to health care. Equity therefore can be outcome or “opportunity” oriented. Equity also requires health literacy as health care users must be empowered to use health care system. From an individual point of view, equity describes what the individual reasonably can expect from a solitary health care system.