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

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, vulnerabl...

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Published inOtolaryngologic clinics of North America Vol. 51; no. 3; pp. 685 - 695
Main Authors Westerberg, Brian D., MD, MHSc, FRCSC, Lango, Miriam N., MD
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Inc 01.06.2018
Subjects
Disparities
North America
Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology workforce
Surgery
Underserved populations
Otolaryngology workforce
Underserved populations
Disparities
North America
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Summary: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.
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ISSN:0030-6665
1557-8259
DOI:10.1016/j.otc.2018.01.013