Variation in access to pediatric surgical care among coexisting public and private providers: inguinal hernia as a model

CONCLUSION:When coexisting, PV offers significantly better access to pediatric surgical services compared to PB. Diverting public funds to expand children’s access to PV can be a valid choice to improve access to care in case when outcomes with the two providers are similar.  LIMITATIONS: Although it is the first and largest comparison in the pediatric population, the sample may not represent the whole population since it is confined to a single selected surgical condition.  
Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine - Category: General Medicine Tags: ISSUE 4 Source Type: research