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Socioeconomic differences in the use of physician services in Nova Scotia

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  • Kephart, G.
  • Thomas, V.S.
  • MacLean, D.R.

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Objectives. Socioeconomic differences in use of physician services in Nova Scotia, Canada were examined. Methods. The study was based on survey data, containing information on socioeconomic status, linked to physician claims data. Socioeconomic differences in use of physician services were estimated, adjusted for age, sex, and region of residence. Results. Large socioeconomic differences were observed in the use of physician services, with use inversely related to both household income and education. These differences remained after adjustment for age, sex, and region. Conclusions. Use of physician services is inversely associated with socioeconomic status.

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  • Kephart, G. & Thomas, V.S. & MacLean, D.R., 1998. "Socioeconomic differences in the use of physician services in Nova Scotia," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 88(5), pages 800-803.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1998:88:5:800-803_5
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    1. Kristian Bolin & Anna Lindgren & Björn Lindgren & Petter Lundborg, 2009. "Utilisation of physician services in the 50+ population: the relative importance of individual versus institutional factors in 10 European countries," International Journal of Health Economics and Management, Springer, vol. 9(1), pages 83-112, March.
    2. Birch, Stephen & Gafni, Amiram, 2003. "Economics and the evaluation of health care programmes: generalisability of methods and implications for generalisability of results," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 64(2), pages 207-219, May.

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