Cross-border cooperation works slowly but surely

The Cross-Border Acute Projects (C-BAP) study done by the University of Ulster in 1998 and 1999, looked at cross-border dermatology care, and showed that waiting lists were cut significantly and patients were able to get treatment locally. These improvements were made by setting up four outpatient c...

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Published in:The Lancet (British edition) 2001-02, Vol.357 (9253), p.369
Main Author: Birchard, Karen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Health care access
Health promotion
International cooperation
International relations
Joint ventures
Patients
Studies
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Summary:The Cross-Border Acute Projects (C-BAP) study done by the University of Ulster in 1998 and 1999, looked at cross-border dermatology care, and showed that waiting lists were cut significantly and patients were able to get treatment locally. These improvements were made by setting up four outpatient clinics along the border and appointing a cross-border consultant. When patients were surveyed on the advantages of health cooperation, 66% said it shortened waiting lists and 20% felt it improved access to medical services. The report recommends that cross-border health initiatives continue.
ISSN:0140-6736
1474-547X