[The qaly: informing decision-making in health care]. / De qaly: basis voor debat over keuzes in de zorg.

In this 'perspective' article, the pandemic and other examples are used to provide a basic explanation of the quality adjusted life year (QALY), when it can, and when it can't be used. QALYs are intended to compare the population health gains or losses of interventions, regardless of indication area. That information feeds into decision-making that aims to improve societal health outcomes.