Variations in diagnostic testing utilization in Italy: Secondary analysis of a national survey.

BACKGROUND:According to the principle of horizontal equity, individuals with similar need may have the same possibility of access to health services. The aim of this study is to identify patterns of diagnostic services utilization, in people with, and without chronic disease in Italy. METHODS:Second...

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Main Authors: Pamela Barbadoro, Antonella D'Alleva, Sara Galmozzi, Gemma Zocco, Francesco Di Stanislao, Emilia Prospero, Marcello Mario D'Errico
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5997319?pdf=render