Observations of out-of-pocket travel costs in seeking free cardiac care in India: would point-of-care ultrasound help?
Abstract Background In consideration of patient out-of-pocket costs in low- and middle-income countries, this observational cohort study sought to quantify the travel expenses associated with receiving free cardiac services in India and create a point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) referral model. Metho...
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| Main Authors: | Camryn J. Kimura, Keshav R. Nayak, Reeta Varyani, Prayaag Kini, Jill Waalen, Bruce J. Kimura |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2024-11-01
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| Series: | BMC Health Services Research |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-11858-4 |
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