C71 CRYSTAL BALL: CLINICAL FEATURES OF PULMONARY VASCULAR DISEASE II: Social Deprivation, Equity Of Access, And Prognosis In Scottish Patients With Pah

[...]the impact of social deprivation on PAH survival in a free at point-of-care system such as the National Health Service (NHS) remains unknown. Previous studies that have found an association between PAH and socioeconomic status were conducted in countries without universal or free healthcare, su...

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Published in:American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine 2017-01, Vol.195
Main Authors: Pellino, K, Church, C, Crowe, T, Jayasekera, G, Peacock, A, Johnson, M, Mackenzie, A
Format: Article
Language:English
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Health care access
Medical prognosis
Socioeconomic factors
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Summary:[...]the impact of social deprivation on PAH survival in a free at point-of-care system such as the National Health Service (NHS) remains unknown. Previous studies that have found an association between PAH and socioeconomic status were conducted in countries without universal or free healthcare, suggesting access and cost of care may have an impact on survival in patients with PAH.
ISSN:1073-449X
1535-4970