[Inequality in access to health care services. Policy recommendations aimed at achieving equity].

Abstract:

:This article reveals the presence of inequalities in access to health care that may be considered unfair and avoidable. These inequalities are related to coverage of clinical needs, to the financial problems faced by families in completing medical treatments, or to disparities in waiting times and the use of services for equal need. A substantial proportion of inequalities appears to have increased as a result of the measures adopted to face the economic crisis. The recommendations aimed at improving equity affect different pillars of the taxpayer-funded health system, including, among others, the definition of the right to public health care coverage, the formulas of cost-sharing, the distribution of powers between primary and specialty care, the reforms of clinical management, and the production and dissemination of information to facilitate the decision-making processes of health authorities, professionals and citizens. Moreover, it is recommended to focus on particularly vulnerable population groups.

journal_name

Gac Sanit

journal_title

Gaceta sanitaria

authors

Urbanos-Garrido R

doi

10.1016/j.gaceta.2016.01.012

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2016-11-01 00:00:00

pages

25-30

eissn

0213-9111

issn

1578-1283

pii

S0213-9111(16)00024-8

journal_volume

30 Suppl 1

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