Otolaryngology-Related Disorders in Underserved Populations, Otolaryngology Training and Workforce Considerations in North America.

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Otolaryngology-Related Disorders in Underserved Populations, Otolaryngology Training and Workforce Considerations in North America.

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2018 Jun;51(3):685-695

Authors: Westerberg BD, Lango MN

Abstract
In North America, underserved and vulnerable populations experience poorer health outcomes despite greater per capita health care expenditures. Biologic, behavioral, and socioeconomic factors lead to more advanced disease presentation that may necessitate disparate treatment. Additionally, vulnerable populations are more likely to obtain care from low-volume providers, and are more likely to receive inappropriate care. Disparities in care are exacerbated by the distribution of the physician workforce and limited participation by physicians in the care of vulnerable populations. Multipronged strategies are needed to ameliorate observed disparities in care.

PMID: 29482920 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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