March 20, 2024

Access to specialized health care services among older Canadians.

MIMd Kamrul IslamUniversity of Lethbridge HGHeather GilmourHywel Dda University Health Board

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Canada is experiencing rapid population aging, which has a wide range of implications, including an increased need for health care services. However, very few studies have examined use of specialized health care services (e.g., visits to medical specialists, non-emergency tests, and surgeries) among older Canadians.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/68e732cdb6db6435876ac273 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.25318/82-003-x202400300002-eng

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