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Influence of Patients' Socioeconomic Status on Clinical Management Decisions: A Qualitative Study.

Authors :
Bernheim, Susannah M.
Ross, Joseph S.
Krumholz, Harlan M.
Bradley, Elizabeth H.
Source :
Annals of Family Medicine; Jan/Feb2008, Vol. 6 Issue 1, p53-59, 7p, 2 Charts
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article presents a qualitative study on the effect of socioeconomic status (SES) in making decision related to health care. The study surveyed 18 physicians from different practices. Result suggests that SES greatly influences the health management and in accordance to this, physicians often modified their plan of care to however maximize patient outcomes.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15441709
Volume :
6
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Annals of Family Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28400004
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1370/afm.749