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Table 2 Perceived problems in the public and private sectors

From: An analysis of ophthalmology services in Finland - has the time come for a Public-Private Partnership?

PROBLEM

PUBLIC

PRIVATE

Demand

Excessive growth in demand

Perceived uncertainty of demand

Public sector position

Inadequate resources

Possible strengthening of the public sector

Division of labor

Vague roles

Public sector wants to retain the low-risk surgeries as well

Ophthalmologists'

dual practice

Sub-optimal resource use

Sub-optimal resource use