From denial to awareness: a conceptual model for obtaining equity in healthcare
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DOI: 10.1186/s12939-018-0723-2
Abstract: BackgroundAlthough Swedish legislation prescribes equity in healthcare, studies have reported inequalities, both in face-to-face encounters and in telephone nursing. Research has suggested that telephone nursing has the capability to increase equity in healthcare, as it… read more here.
Keywords: equity; awareness; equity healthcare; model ... See more keywords
Vertical Equity in Healthcare Financing: A Progressivity Analysis for the Italian Regions
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DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10030449
Abstract: Background: The aim of this paper is to measure for the first time in Italy the progressivity of healthcare financing systems at the regional level by using the Kakwani index (KI), the most widely used… read more here.
Keywords: healthcare financing; vertical equity; progressivity; equity healthcare ... See more keywords
How Much Is One Life Worth? The Right to Equity Healthcare for Improving Older Patients’ Health Infected by COVID-19
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DOI: 10.3390/su12176848
Abstract: Ageism has a tremendous negative impact on elderly persons and society. Discrimination against the elderly is a driver of health and social inequalities. The COVID-19 pandemic has posed new social and health challenges regarding resource… read more here.
Keywords: older people; infected covid; equity healthcare; health ... See more keywords