Szczepura, Ala. (2005) Access to healthcare for ethnic minority populations. Postgraduate Medical Journal, Vol.81 . pp. 141-147. ISSN 0032-5473

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Abstract

This paper reviews the research evidence on access to healthcare by ethnic minority populations, and discusses what might need to be done to improve access to services. Research on the process of care, and the quality of care received, is considered as well as studies examining uptake of services. Changes in legal context are increasing the pressure on health care organisations to examine and adapt their services to ensure equitable access. Examples presented include a new UK population cancer screening programme. The main challenges for clinicians, managers and policy makers in ensuring equitable access are discussed.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Medical care -- Ethnic groups, Medical screening -- Great Britain
Journal or Publication Title:	Postgraduate Medical Journal
Publisher:	BMJ
ISSN:	0032-5473
Date:	2005
Volume:	Vol.81
Page Range:	pp. 141-147
Identification Number:	10.1136/pgmj.2004.026237
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Access rights to Published version:	Open Access
Description:	Version submitted (pre-print, unpublished manuscript)
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