The rural tax: comprehensive out-of-pocket costs associated with patient travel in British Columbia

The rural tax: comprehensive out-of-pocket costs associated with patient travel in British Columbia

Abstract Background A significant concern for rural patients is the cost of travel outside of their community for specialist and diagnostic care. Often, these costs are transferred to patients and their families, who also experience stress associated with traveling for care. We sought to examine the...

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Main Authors: Jude Kornelsen, Asif Raza Khowaja, Gal Av-Gay, Eva Sullivan, Anshu Parajulee, Marjorie Dunnebacke, Dorothy Egan, Mickey Balas, Peggy Williamson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Rural and remote health
Patient transportation
Out of pocket costs
Access to care
Barriers to health care
Health disparities
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-021-06833-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-021-06833-2

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