Inequalities in waiting times by socioeconomic status

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作者
Siciliani, Luigi [1 ]
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[1] Univ York, Dept Econ & Related Studies, New York, NY 10027 USA
关键词
SURGERY; EQUITY; CARE;
D O I
10.1186/2045-4015-3-38
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R19 [保健组织与事业(卫生事业管理)];
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摘要
Waiting times for elective care are a major health policy issue in many developed countries. Recent empirical studies suggest that inequalities in waiting times by socioeconomic status are present within publicly-funded systems in several countries. In this short commentary I discuss alternative approaches regarding data, methods and interpretation of results. Further work in this research area is needed.
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