Urban-Rural Disparity in Geographical and Temporal Availability of Pediatric Clinics: A Nationwide Survey in Taiwan

Urban-Rural Disparity in Geographical and Temporal Availability of Pediatric Clinics: A Nationwide Survey in Taiwan

The shortage and maldistribution of pediatricians affected after-hours pediatric services, especially in rural areas. Our study aimed to examine the urban-rural disparity in geographical and temporal availability of the pediatrician workforce in Taiwan by analyzing opening time schedules of all pedi...

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Main Authors: Hsin-I Leu, Wei-Ting Chang, Ming-Hwai Lin, Tzeng-Ji Chen, Shinn-Jang Hwang, Li-Fang Chou, Mei-Jy Jeng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-08-01
Series:Pediatrics and Neonatology
Subjects:
ambulatory care facilities
child care
National Health Insurance
rural health services
schedules
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1875957216304004

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