Stating the Obvious: Why Do We Care About Access to Health Care?

This article comments on a study that found children (ages 0-3) who were disadvantaged, from minority groups, or without health insurance were 2 to 30 times more likely to have unmet health care needs. The "medical home" philosophy is discussed, in which medical care is accessible, compreh...

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Published in:Journal of early intervention 2002, Vol.25 (1), p.12-14
Main Author: Roberts, Richard N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
At Risk Persons
Child Health
Disadvantaged Youth
Early Intervention
Family Characteristics
Health Insurance
Health Services
Incidence
Integrated Services
Minority Group Children
Poverty
Predictor Variables
Prenatal Care
Preschool Children
Racial Differences
Socioeconomic Influences
Special Needs Students
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Summary:This article comments on a study that found children (ages 0-3) who were disadvantaged, from minority groups, or without health insurance were 2 to 30 times more likely to have unmet health care needs. The "medical home" philosophy is discussed, in which medical care is accessible, comprehensive, and family centered. (Contains 8 references.) (CR)
ISSN:1053-8151
2154-3992
DOI:10.1177/105381510202500102